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An equilateral prism is placed on a horizontal surface. A ray PQ is incident onto it. For minimum deviation,

A

PQ is horizontal

B

QR is horizontal

C

RS is horizontal

D

Either PQ or RS is horizontal

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B
(b) In minimum deviation position, refracted ray inside an isosceles prism is parallel to the base of the prism.
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