Which of the following is/are the factors on which angle of deviation depend?

Refractive index of the prism

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Angle of the prism

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Angle of refraction

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Both A and B

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Solution

The correct option is D Both A and B
The deviation angle in a prism depends upon:
1.Refractive index of the prism: The refractive index depends on the material and the wavelength of the light. The larger the refractive index, the larger the
deviation angle.
2.Angle of the prism: The larger the prism angle, the larger the
deviation angle.

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