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An equilateral prism is made up of material of refractive index `sqrt(3)`. The angle of minimum deviation of light passing through the prism is_________.

A

`90^(@)`

B

`60^(@)`

C

`45^(@)`

D

`30^(@)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`mu=(sin[(A+deltam)/2])/("sin"A/2)`
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