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What is a prism? With the help of diagram of the principal section of a prism, indicate its refracting surfaces, refracting edge and base.

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प्रश्न

With the help of diagram of the principal section of a prism, indicate its refracting surfaces, refracting edge and base. 

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The refracting edge and base are shown in the figure.

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अध्याय 4: Refraction of Light at Plane Surfaces - EXERCISE - 4 (B) [पृष्ठ ८७]

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सेलिना Concise Physics [English] Class 10 ICSE
अध्याय 4 Refraction of Light at Plane Surfaces
EXERCISE - 4 (B) | Q 1.2 | पृष्ठ ८७

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