NEET2026Physics-Optics

NEET 2026 Physics Prism MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12

A ray of monochromatic light is passing through an equilateral prism (ABC) as shown in the figure. The refracted ray (QR) is parallel to its base (BC) and the angle of incidence (i) is 50°. Then the angle of deviation (δ) is:

Question diagram
A

45°

B

35°

C

40°

D

55°

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

For an equilateral prism, the angle of the prism A=60°A = 60°. Since the refracted ray is parallel to the base, i=ei = e. Using the prism formula i+e=A+δi + e = A + δ, we have 2iA=δ2i - A = δ. Substituting i=50°i = 50°, we get 2(50)60=δ2(50) - 60 = δ, so δ=40°δ = 40°.

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