Consider following statements for refraction of light through prism, when angle of deviation is minimum. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- A, B and E Only
- B, C and D Only
- B, D and E Only
- A, C and D Only
Answer
(4) A, C and D Only
Solution
At minimum deviation the ray passes symmetrically through the prism:
i = e and r1 = r2 = r, with r1 + r2 = A
r = A2
A. Because r1 = r2, the refracted ray inside makes equal angles with the two faces, i.e. it runs parallel to the base. Correct.
B. = ( A + m2 ) ( A2 ); for the same material a larger prism angle A gives a larger m (for a thin prism m = ( - 1)A). Incorrect.
C. i = e at minimum deviation. Correct.
D. In the –i curve every deviation greater than m is produced by two angles of incidence (i and e interchange by reversibility of light); only m occurs for a single angle (i = e). Correct.
E. r = A2, i.e. the angle of refraction is half the prism angle, not double. Incorrect.
A, C and D only
Answer: (4)