Question
Physics Question on Optics
The refractive index of the material of an equilateral prism is √2. The angle of minimum deviation of the prism is______.
Fill in the blank with the correct answer from the options given below.
A
60°
B
75°
C
30°
D
90°
Answer
60°
Explanation
Solution
The formula for the angle of minimum deviation for an equilateral prism with a refractive index of √2 gives a value of 60°. Hence, the correct answer is Option 1.