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The angle of minimum deviation measured with a prism is `30^(@)` and the angle of prism is `60^(@)`. The refractive index of prism material is

A

`sqrt2`

B

1.5

C

`4/3`

D

`5/4`

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(a) Refractive index of the liquid,`mu`=`(sin((A+delta_(m))/2))/sin(A/2)=sqrt2`
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