The exit surface of a prism with refractive index n is coated with a material having refractive index n2. When this prism is set for minimum angle of deviation, it exactly meets the condition of critical angle. The prism angle is .
- 60
- 30
- 15
- 45
Answer
(1) 60
Solution
At minimum deviation: r1 = r2 = A2
Critical angle at the exit face (prism coating):
C = n/2n = 12 C = 30
Condition just met at the exit face: r2 = C
A2 = 30
A = 60
Answer: (1)