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For the angle of minimum deviation of a prism to be equal to its refracting angle, the prism must be made of a material whose refractive index -

A

Lies between `sqrt2` and 1

B

Lies between 2 and `sqrt2`

C

Is less than 1

D

Is greater than 2

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