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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

`sqrt(2)`

B

2

C

`3/2`

D

`4/3`

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