Optics 4 Question 12

12. A thin prism P1 with angle 4 and made from glass of refractive index 1.54 is combined with another thin prism P2 made from glass of refractive index 1.72 to produce dispersion without deviation. The angle of the prism P2 is

(a) 5.33

(b) 4

(c) 3

(d) 2.6

(1990, 2M)

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 12. (c)

Solution:

  1. Deviation δ=(μ1)A

Given, δnet =0

(μ11)A1=(μ21)A2 or A2=(μ11)(μ21)A1=(1.541)(1.721)(4)=3



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