Physics-Prism

NEET Physics Prism Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12

Assertion (A): The angle of minimum deviation for a prism occurs when the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of emergence. | Reason (R): At minimum deviation, the light ray passes symmetrically through the prism.

A

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

B

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

C

(A) is true but (R) is false.

D

(A) is false but (R) is true.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The angle of minimum deviation occurs when the light passes symmetrically through the prism, making the angles of incidence and emergence equal, as stated in the NCERT context.

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