State the Factors on Which the Angle of Deviation Depends.

Question

State the factors on which the angle of deviation depends.

Short/Brief Note

Solution

The angle of deviation depends upon:
(i) The refracting angle of prism.
(ii) The material of the prism.
(iii) The colour of light.
(iv) The angle of incidence.

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