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The angle of minimum deviation produced by a 600 prism is 400. Calculate the refractive index of the material of the prism.

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1.33
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1.53
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1.63
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1.44
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Solution

The correct option is B 1.53
A=600,μ=400,δ=?

The refractive index of the material of the prism,

μ=sin(A+δ2)sinA2=sin(600+4002)sin(6002)

sin500sin300=0.76601×2=1.532

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