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A ray of light is incident on a prism whose refractive index is 1.52 at an angle of `40^(@)`. If the angle of emergence is `60^(@)`, calculate the angle of the prism.

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To solve the problem, we will use Snell's law and the relationship between the angles of incidence, refraction, and the prism's angles. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify Given Values:** - Refractive index of the prism, \( n = 1.52 \) - Angle of incidence, \( i = 40^\circ \) - Angle of emergence, \( e = 60^\circ \) ...
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