The refracting angle of a glass prism is...

The refracting angle of a glass prism is `60^(@)`. The value of minium deviation for light passing through the prism is `40^(@)`. Calculate the value of refractive index of the material of the prism. Given `sin 50^(@) = 0.766`.

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1.532

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