MCQ
The angle of deviation through a prism is minimum when

$(A)$ Incident ray and emergent ray are symmetric to the prism

$(B)$ The refracted ray inside the prism becomes parallel to its base

$(C)$ Angle of incidence is equal to that of the angle of emergence

$(D)$ When angle of emergence is double the angle of incidence

Choose the correct answer from the options given below

  • Statements $( A ),( B )$ and $( C )$ are true
  • B
    Only statement $(D)$ is true
  • C
    Only statements $( A )$ and $( B )$ are true
  • D
    Statements $(B)$ and $(C)$ are true

Answer

Correct option: A.
Statements $( A ),( B )$ and $( C )$ are true
a
Deviation is minimum in a prism when

$i = e , r _{1}= r _{2}$ and ray $(2)$ is parallel to base of prism.

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