Which of the following statements are true for the minimum deviation position of a prism? (A). The angle of the prism is twice the angle of refraction. Choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
(A), (B) and (D) only (A), (B) and (C) only (A), (B), (C) and (D) (B), (C) and (D) only |
(A), (B) and (C) only |
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A), (B) and (C) only For the minimum deviation ($\delta_\text{min}$) of a prism: (A) Correct — At minimum deviation, the angle of incidence $i$ and angle of emergence $e$ are equal, and the refracted ray inside the prism is symmetric: $r_1 = r_2 = A/2$, where $A$ is the prism angle ✅ (B) Correct — The refracted ray inside the prism is parallel to the base of the prism ✅ (C) Correct — Angle of incidence equals angle of emergence at minimum deviation ✅ (D) Incorrect — Angle of deviation is not half the prism angle; $\delta_\text{min} = i + e - A = 2i - A$ ❌ Correct statements: (A), (B), (C) |