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The minimum value of the refractive index for a 90° – 45° – 45° prism which is used to deviate a beam by 90° by the phenomenon of total internal reflection is ____

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Solution

The correct option is A 2

As per the formula:

u = 1/ Sin i

For minimum the u > 1/sin i

u > 1/sin 45

u > 1/(1√2)

u >√2


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