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Calculate angle of minimum deviation `(delta_(m))` for a regular glass prism. (Refractive index of glass = 1 6)

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To calculate the angle of minimum deviation \((\delta_m)\) for a regular glass prism with a refractive index of 1.6, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the given values - Refractive index of glass, \(\mu = 1.6\) - Angle of the prism, \(A = 60^\circ\) ### Step 2: Use the formula for refractive index The formula relating the refractive index \(\mu\), angle of the prism \(A\), and angle of minimum deviation \(\delta_m\) is given by: ...
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