JEE Main 2024 Physics question

PhysicsRay Optics and Optical InstrumentsJEE Main 2024

The refractive index of prism is μ = √3 and the ratio of the angle of minimum deviation to the angle of prism is one. The value of angle of prism is °.

Answer: 60

Solution

With δ_min = A: μ = sin A/sin(A/2) = 2cos(A/2) = √3 ⇒ A/2 = 30°, so A = 60°.

Question ID VK-011692