AIPMT MAINS2010Physics-Optics
AIPMT MAINS 2010 Physics Prism MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
A ray of light is incident on a 60° prism at the minimum deviation position. The angle of refraction at the first face (i.e., incident face) of the prism is
A
Zero
B
30°
C
45°
D
60°
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
In minimum deviation, the angle of refraction is half of the prism angle. For a 60° prism, the angle of refraction is 30°.
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