# Solution - Two Monochromatic Rays of Light Are Incident Normally on the Face AB of an Isosceles Right-angled Prism ABC. the Refractive Indices of the Glass Prism for the Two Rays '1' and '2' Are Respectively 1.38 and 1.52. Trace the Path of These Rays After Entering Through the Prism. - Dispersion by a Prism

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Two monochromatic rays of light are incident normally on the face AB of an isosceles right-angled prism ABC. The refractive indices of the glass prism for the two rays '1' and '2' are respectively 1.38 and 1.52. Trace the path of these rays after entering through the prism.

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Solution for question: Two Monochromatic Rays of Light Are Incident Normally on the Face AB of an Isosceles Right-angled Prism ABC. the Refractive Indices of the Glass Prism for the Two Rays '1' and '2' Are Respectively 1.38 and 1.52. Trace the Path of These Rays After Entering Through the Prism. concept: Dispersion by a Prism. For the courses 12th CBSE (Arts), 12th CBSE (Commerce), 12th CBSE (Science)
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