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A ray of light incident at an angle 90° with the face of an equilateral prism passes symmetrically. Calculate the refractive index of the material of the prism

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To solve the problem of finding the refractive index of the material of an equilateral prism when a ray of light passes through it symmetrically, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Geometry of the Prism**: - An equilateral prism has angles of 60° each. Therefore, the angle of the prism (A) is 60°. 2. **Identify the Condition of Symmetrical Passage**: ...
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