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An isosceles prism of angle `120^(@)` has a refractive index of 1.44. Two parallel monochromatic rays enter the prism paralled to each other in air as shown. The rays emerging from the opposite faces

A

are parallel to each other

B

are diverging

C

make an angle 2 `sin^(-1)(0.720` with each

D

make an angle 2`[sin^(-1)(0.72) - 30^(@)]` with each other.

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