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Define refractive index of a transparent medium. A ray of light passes through a triangular prism. Plot a graph showing the variation of angle of deviation with the angle of incidence.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Refractive Index**: The refractive index (n) of a transparent medium is defined as the ratio of the speed of light in vacuum (c) to the speed of light in that medium (v). Mathematically, it can be expressed as: \[ n = \frac{c}{v} \] where: ...
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