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The line along which the two refracting faces meet is called the ___ of the prism.

A

Refracting edge

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Refracting angle

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Principal section

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is A Refracting edge
Refracting edge of the prism is the line along which the two refracting faces meet.The angle between the two refracting faces is called the angle of the prism.

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