NEET Physics Reflection MCQ Question
Consider a ray of light passing through a triangular glass prism as depicted in Figure 9.21. Which of the following statements accurately describes the angle of deviation for the light ray?
It is the angle between the incident ray and the emergent ray.
It is the angle between the refracted ray and the emergent ray.
It is the angle between the incident ray and the normal at the point of incidence.
It is the angle between the incident ray and the normal at the point of emergence.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The angle of deviation is defined as the angle between the incident ray and the emergent ray as the light passes through the prism.
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