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प्रश्न
Draw a diagram, properly labelled, to illustrate the use of a total reflecting prism (a right-angled isosceles prism) to turn a ray of light through 180°. Name an instrument in which this device is used.
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उत्तर
The diagram is shown below. This device is used in binoculars.

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