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The refractive index of a prism for a monochromatic wave is `sqrt(2)` and its refracting angle is `60^(@)` for minimum deviation, the angle of indidence will be

A

`30^@`

B

`45^@`

C

`60^@`

D

`75^@`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`mu=(sin((A+D_(m))/2))/(sin(A/2))`
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