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The refractive index of the material of a prism is `sqrt(2)` and the angle of the priism is `30^(@)` .One of the two refractiong surfaces of the prism is made a moirror inwards, by silver coating. A beam of monochromatic light entring. The prism from the other face will retrace its path ( after reflection from the silvererd surface ) if its angle of incidence on the prism is

A

`60^(@)`

B

`45^(@)`

C

`30^(@)`

D

Zero

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