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Three glass prism `A,B` and `C` of same refractive index are placed in contact with each other as shown in figure, with no air gap between the prisms. Monochromatic ray of light `OP` passes through the prism assembly and emerges as `QR`. The conditions of minimum deviation is satisfied in the prisms.

A

`A` and `C`

B

`B` and `C`

C

`A` and `B`

D

In all prisms `A,B` and `C`

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C
In both `A` and `B`, the refracted ray is parallel to the base of prism.
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