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Prism whose refractive index is cot(A/2): angle of minimum deviation

The same question, asked 3 times: 28 Jun 2022, 27 Jan 2024, 31 Jan 2024. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    28 Jun 2022

    12
    The refracting angle of a prism is AA and refractive index of the material of the prism is cot⁡(A/2)\cot(A/2). Then the angle of minimum deviation will be -

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  2. Question 2

    27 Jan 2024

    3
    If the refractive index of the material of a prism is cot⁡(A2)\cot\left( \frac{A}{2} \right), where AA is the angle of prism then the angle of minimum deviation will be

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  3. Question 3

    31 Jan 2024

    4
    The refractive index of a prism with apex angle A is cot⁡A/2\cot A/2. The angle of minimum deviation is:

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