Ray Optics and Optical Instruments - Result Question 61

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64. The refractive index of the material of a prism is $\sqrt{2}$ and its refracting angle is $30^{\circ}$. One of the refracting surfaces of the prism is made a mirror inwards. A beam of monochromatic light enters the prism from the mirror surface if its angle of incidence of the prism is

======= ####64. The refractive index of the material of a prism is $\sqrt{2}$ and its refracting angle is $30^{\circ}$. One of the refracting surfaces of the prism is made a mirror inwards. A beam of monochromatic light enters the prism from the mirror surface if its angle of incidence of the prism is

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(b) $45^{\circ}$

(c) $60^{\circ}$

(d) $0^{\circ}$

[2004, 1992]

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 64. (b)

Solution:

  1. (b) $\angle r=30^{\circ}$ (using law of triangle)

$ \begin{aligned} & \Rightarrow \mu=\frac{\sin i}{\sin r} \\ & \Rightarrow \sqrt{2} \times \sin 30^{\circ}=\sin i \\ & \Rightarrow \sin i=\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \Rightarrow i=45^{\circ} . \end{aligned} $