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Prism of refractive index root 3 whose minimum deviation equals its angle: find the prism angle

The same question, asked 2 times: 6 Apr 2024, 23 Jan 2025. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    6 Apr 2024

    25
    The refractive index of prism is μ=3\mu=\sqrt{3} and the ratio of the angle of minimum deviation to the angle of prism is one. The value of angle of prism is _______ .
  2. Question 2

    23 Jan 2025

    78
    The refractive index of the material of a glass prism is 3\sqrt{3}. The angle of minimum deviation is equal to the angle of the prism. What is the angle of the prism?

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