MCQ
Two incident monochromatic waves whose wavelengths differ by a small amount $d\lambda$ are separated angularly at $\theta$ and $\theta + d\theta$ $w.r.t$. the incidence ray. The dispersive power is given by
  • A
    $d\theta /\theta$
  • $d\theta /d\lambda$
  • C
    $d\lambda /\lambda$
  • D
    $\lambda (d\lambda /d\theta )$

Answer

Correct option: B.
$d\theta /d\lambda$
b
Angular dispersion $=\theta+d \theta-\theta$ $=d \theta$

deviation in mean ray $= d \lambda$

Dispersive power, $\omega=\frac{\text { Angular digpersion }}{\text { Deviation in mean ray }}$ $=\frac{ d \theta}{ d \lambda}$

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