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A parallel beam of monochromatic light is incident on one surface of an equilateral prism. Angle of incidence is `55^(@)` and angle of emergence is `46^(@)`. The angle of minimum deviation will be

A

less than `41^(@)`

B

equal to `41^(@)`

C

more than `41^(@)`

D

Zero

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