A ray of light passes through an equilateral glass prism in such a manner that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of emergence and each of these angles is equal to 34 of the angle of the prism. The angle of deviation is
A
45∘
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B
39∘
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C
20∘
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D
30∘
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Solution
The correct option is D30∘ Given that A=60∘ and i=34A=34×60=45∘
By using i+e=A+δ⇒45+45=60+δ⇒δ=30∘