Home
Class 12
PHYSICS
Light ray is incident on a prism of angl...

Light ray is incident on a prism of angle `A=60^(@)`and refractive index`mu=sqrt(2)`.the angle of incidence at which the emergent ray grazes the surface is given by

A

`sin^(-1)((sqrt(3)-1)/(2))`

B

`sin^(-1)((1-sqrt(3))/(2))`

C

`sin^(-1)((sqrt(3))/(2))`

D

`sin^(-1)((2)/(sqrt(3)))`

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • GEOMETRICAL OPTICS

    PHYSICS GALAXY - ASHISH ARORA|Exercise Advance MCQs with One or More Options Correct|30 Videos

  • GEOMETRICAL OPTICS

    PHYSICS GALAXY - ASHISH ARORA|Exercise Unsolved Numerical Problems|107 Videos

  • GEOMETRICAL OPTICS

    PHYSICS GALAXY - ASHISH ARORA|Exercise Conceptual MCQs Single Option Correct|43 Videos

  • ELECTROSTATICS

    PHYSICS GALAXY - ASHISH ARORA|Exercise Unsolved Numberical Problems|73 Videos

  • HEAT AND THERMAL EXPANSION

    PHYSICS GALAXY - ASHISH ARORA|Exercise UNSOLVED NUMRICAL PROBLEMS FOR PREPARATION OF NSEP, INPhO & IPhO|82 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Light ray is incident on a prism of angle A=60^(@) are refractive index mu=sqrt(2) . The angle of incidence which the emergent rays grazes the surface is given

Calculate the angle of incidence on the face of a prism of refracting angle 60^(@) and of refractive index 1.5, for which the emergent ray just grazes the other face.

A ray of light is incident on a parallel slab of thickness t and refractive index n. If the angle of incidence theta is small, than the lateral displacement in the incident and emergent ray will be

A ray of light is incident normally normallyh on one of the faces of a prism of apex angle 30^(@) and refractive index sqrt(2) . The angle of deviation of the ray is "________________" degrees.

In an isosceles prism of prism angle 45^(@) , it is found that when the angle of incidence is same as the prism angle, the emergent ray grazes the emergent surface. Find the refractive index of the material of the prism.For what angle of incidence the angle of deviation will be minimum ?

The angle of a prism is 60^(@) When light is incident at an angle of 60^(@) on the prism, the angle of emerge is 40^(@) . The angle of incidence i for which the light ray will deviate the least is such that

In an isosceles prism of angle 45^@ , it is found that when the angle of incidence is same as the prism angle, the emergen ray grazes the emergent surface. Find the refractive index of the material of the prism. For what angle of incidenc, the angle of deviation will be minimum?

The ray of light travels from raer medium to denser medium of refractive index mu . The angle of incidence of twice the angle of refraction. The angle of incidence is given by

A ray of light is incident normally on one of the faces of a prism of apex angle 30 degree and refractive index sqrt2. The angle of deviation of the ray is…degrees.

PHYSICS GALAXY - ASHISH ARORA-GEOMETRICAL OPTICS-Numerical MCQs Single Options Correct
  1. A prism has refractive index sqrt((3)/(2)) and refractive angle 90^@. ...

    Text Solution

    |

  2. A certain prism is found to produce a minimum of38^(@).It produces a d...

    Text Solution

    |

  3. Light ray is incident on a prism of angle A=60^(@)and refractive index...

    Text Solution

    |

  4. A transparent cylinder has its right half polished so as to act as a m...

    Text Solution

    |

  5. A composite slab consisting of different media is placed in front of a...

    Text Solution

    |

  6. A luminous point object is moving along the principal axis of a concav...

    Text Solution

    |

  7. Two blocks each of masses m lie on a smooth table. They are attached t...

    Text Solution

    |

  8. An opaque sphere of radius a is just immersed in a transparent liquid ...

    Text Solution

    |

  9. In the figure ABC is the cross-section of a right angled prism and BCD...

    Text Solution

    |

  10. A linear object AB is placed along the axis of a concave mirror. This...

    Text Solution

    |

  11. A small rod ABC is put in water making an angle 6^(@) with vertical. I...

    Text Solution

    |

  12. It is found that all electromagnetic signals sent from A towards B rea...

    Text Solution

    |

  13. A concave mirror of focal length 2 cm is placed on a glass slab as sho...

    Text Solution

    |

  14. In the figure, an object is placed at distance 25 cm from the surface ...

    Text Solution

    |

  15. A uniform, horizontal parallel beam of light is incident upon a prism ...

    Text Solution

    |

  16. Sharp image of extended object which is placed perpendicular to the pr...

    Text Solution

    |

  17. A beaker is filled with water as shown in figure (a). The bottom surfa...

    Text Solution

    |

  18. Which of the following relations is correct for a spherical mirror if ...

    Text Solution

    |

  19. A plane mirror is placed with its plane at an angle 30^(@) with the y-...

    Text Solution

    |

  20. A partical revolves in clockwise direction (as seen from point A) in a...

    Text Solution

    |