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The angle of minimum deviation for an incident ligt ray on an equillateral prism is equal to its refracting angle. The refractive index of ite refracting angle. The refractive index of its material is

A

`(1)/(sqrt(2))`

B

`sqrt(3)`

C

`sqrt(3)`

D

`(sqrt(3))/(2)`

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