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प्रश्न
How does the angle of minimum deviation produces by a prism change with increase in :
the refracting angle of prism?
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उत्तर
The refracting angle of the prism
The angle of deviation increases with the increase in the angle of prism.
संबंधित प्रश्न
A student traces the path of a ray of light through a rectangular glass slab for the different values of angle of incidence. He observes all possible precautions at each step of the experiment. At the end of the experiment, on analyzing the measurements, which of the following conclusions is he likely to draw?
(A) ∠i = ∠e < ∠r
(B) ∠i < ∠e < ∠r
(C) ∠i > ∠e > ∠r
(D) ∠i = ∠e > ∠r
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(i) the base,
(ii) the refracting surfaces,
(iii) the refracting edge,
(iv) the refracting angle in it.
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| A | B | C | D |




