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Deviation Produced by a Triangular Prism

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  • Key Points: Deviation Produced by a Triangular Prism
CISCE: Class 10

Key Points: Deviation Produced by a Triangular Prism

  • Total deviation (δ) by a triangular prism is the sum of deviations at two surfaces:
    δ = δ1 + δ2
  • Angle of deviation δ depends on:
    angle of incidence (i),
    angle of prism (A),
    refractive index (μ) of prism material.
  • Refractive index μ increases with a decrease in wavelength, so violet light (λ ≈ 4000 Å) deviates the most, and red light (λ ≈ 8000 Å) deviates the least.
  • The speed of light in glass is lowest for violet light and highest for red light; hence, the deviation increases as the wavelength decreases.
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