A thin prism with angle of prism A=10∘ has refractive index of 1.627 for red light and 1.648 for violet light. The angular dispersion produced by the prism will be :
A
0.21∘
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B
0.021∘
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C
0.0021∘
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D
0.37∘
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Solution
The correct option is A0.21∘ Given :
Refracting angle is (A)=10∘
Refractive index for red light is (μR)=1.627
Refractive index for violet light is (μV)=1.648
Deviation of a light ray inside a thin prism is given by : δ=(μ−1)A