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The angle of the prism is A and B if the angle of minimum deviation is `(180^(@) - 2A)` then the refractive index of the material of the prism is

A

`cos((A)/(2))`

B

`sin ((A)/(2))`

C

`tan ((A)/(2))`

D

`cot ((A)/(2))`

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