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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Ray Optics

Question:

The refractive index of the material of a prism is $\sqrt{2}$ and angle of prism is 30°. One of the two refracting surface of the prism is made a mirror inwards, by silver coating at outer surface. A beam of monochromatic light entering the prism from the other face will retrace its path (after reflection from the silvered surface) if its angle of incidence on the prism is:

Options:

30°

45°

60°

zero

Correct Answer:

45°

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → 45°