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Calculate the angle of minimum deviation for an equilateral triangular prism of refractive index `sqrt(3)`.

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To calculate the angle of minimum deviation (Δm) for an equilateral triangular prism with a refractive index (μ) of √3, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the properties of the prism For an equilateral triangular prism, the angle of the prism (A) is 60 degrees. ### Step 2: Use the formula for minimum deviation The relationship between the refractive index (μ), the angle of the prism (A), and the angle of minimum deviation (Δm) is given by the formula: \[ ...
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