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What is a prism? With the help of a diagram of a principal section of a prism, indicate its refracting surfaces, refracting angle and base.

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Prism is a specific transparent structure having three rectangular sides, 2 triangular sides and a prism angle which is the angle of inclination of the two rectangular sides. Usually, the prism is used in dispersion of light. It is made up of materials like quartz and glass.


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