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For prism of refractive index 1.732, the angle of minimum deviation is equal to the angle of the prism. The angle of the prism is:

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800
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700
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600
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500
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Solution

The correct option is B 600
μ=1.732
Dm=A
μ=sin(A+Dm2)sin(A2)
1.732=sin(2A2)sin(A2)
1.732=2sinA2cosA2sin(A2)
cosA2=1.7322
A2=cos1(0.866)
A2=300 (or) A=600

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