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A glass prism A deviates the red and blue rays through `10^(@)` and `12^(@)` respectively . A second prism (B) deviates them through `8^(@)` and `10^(@)` respectively . What is the ratio of their dispersive powers ?

A

`11:9`

B

`9:11`

C

`3:2`

D

`1:1`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`wprop 1/((d_(1)+d_(2))/2)`
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