Home
Class 12
PHYSICS
Define the term dispersion by a prism an...

Define the term dispersion by a prism and give the reason for its occurrence .Write the formula for
refractive index of the material of a prism in terms of the anle ofminimum deviation.

Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • DISPERSION

    MODERN PUBLICATION|Exercise EXERCISE|54 Videos

  • Diffraction of Light

    MODERN PUBLICATION|Exercise EXERCISE|65 Videos

  • ELECTRIC CURRENT. RESISTANCE AND E.M.F

    MODERN PUBLICATION|Exercise EXERCISE|64 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Derive the relation for refractive index of the material of prism when the prism is placed in minimum deviation position.

For which colour,the refractive index of the material of prism is maximum and minimum?

The refracting angle of a prism is 60^@ nd the refractive index of the material of the prism is 1.732.Calculate the angle of minimum deviation.

Calculate the refractive index of a prism,if the angle of the prism is 60^@ and the angle of minimum deviation is 30^@ .

A thin prism of 2^@ angle gives a deviation of 1^@ . What is the value of refractive index of the material of the prism?

A thin prism of 20^@ angle gives a deviation of 1^@ . What is the value of refractive index of the material of the prism?

A thin prism of 5^@ angle gives a deviation of 3.2^@ .What is the value of refractive index of teh material of the prism?

Discuss the phenomenon of refraction through a prism and prove that for a prism: mu=(sin(A + delta_m)//2)/(sin A//2) ,where A is anle of prism, mu s refractive index of the material of prism and delta_m is the ngle of minimum deviation.

MODERN PUBLICATION-DISPERSION-EXERCISE
  1. What is dispersion of light? Explain it with a diagram. Also explain t...

    Text Solution

    |

  2. Write expression for the angular dispersion produced by a prism.

    Text Solution

    |

  3. Define the term dispersion by a prism and give the reason for its occu...

    Text Solution

    |

  4. Write expression for the angular dispersion produced by a prism.

    Text Solution

    |

  5. What is meant by the terms dispersion?

    Text Solution

    |

  6. Define dispersive power of a prism.

    Text Solution

    |

  7. A combination of two prisms,one of flint and other of crown glass prod...

    Text Solution

    |

  8. What do you understand by deviation without dispersion?Obtain the cond...

    Text Solution

    |

  9. Explain in brief the formation of primary and secondary rainbows.

    Text Solution

    |

  10. Write a short note on rainbow.

    Text Solution

    |

  11. Write expression for the angular dispersion produced by a prism.

    Text Solution

    |

  12. State and prove prism formula.

    Text Solution

    |

  13. Discuss the phenomenon of refraction of light through a glass prism. D...

    Text Solution

    |

  14. Derive the relation for refractive index of the material of prism when...

    Text Solution

    |

  15. Discuss the phenomenon of refraction through a prism and prove that fo...

    Text Solution

    |

  16. Derive the relation, mu=frac(sin(A+deltam)//2)(sin A//2)when refractio...

    Text Solution

    |

  17. Derive the relation for refractive index of the material of prism when...

    Text Solution

    |

  18. Derive the relation for refractive index of the material of prism when...

    Text Solution

    |

  19. Derive the relation for refractive index of the material of prism when...

    Text Solution

    |

  20. Show that delta = (mu-1)A,( when symbols have their usual meanings.) f...

    Text Solution

    |