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For a ray of light refracted through a prism of angle `60^(@)`, the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of emergence, each equal to `45^(@)`. Find the refractive index of the material of the prism.

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To find the refractive index of the material of a prism with an angle of 60 degrees, where the angle of incidence (I) and angle of emergence (E) are both 45 degrees, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Given Values:** - Angle of the prism (A) = 60 degrees - Angle of incidence (I) = 45 degrees - Angle of emergence (E) = 45 degrees ...
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