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Refraction through Prism

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Minimum Deviation — Prelims Questions

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Version 1Updated 22 Mar 2026
Q1easy

A ray of light passes through an equilateral glass prism such that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of emergence. If the angle of emergence is 45circ45^circ, what is the angle of minimum deviation for the prism?

Q2medium

A prism has a refractive index of sqrt2sqrt{2} and a prism angle of 60circ60^circ. What is the angle of minimum deviation for this prism?

Q3easy

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the condition of minimum deviation for a prism?

Q4medium

For a thin prism of angle AA, the angle of minimum deviation DmD_m is given by (n1)A(n-1)A. This approximation is valid when:

Q5easy

A ray of light is incident on one face of a prism at an angle of 60circ60^circ. The angle of the prism is 60circ60^circ. The ray suffers minimum deviation. The angle of deviation is 30circ30^circ. What is the angle of refraction inside the prism at the first surface?

Q6easy

When white light passes through a prism, which color deviates the most at minimum deviation?

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