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The graph between angle of deviation () and angle of incidence () for a triangular prism is represented by:
image

  1. A
    1
  2. B
    2
  3. C
    3
  4. D
    4

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

For a prism, as the angle of incidence increases, the deviation first decreases, reaches a minimum (), and then increases. The curve is non-linear and U-shaped (specifically, it is steeper at small than at large ). This corresponds to the graph in Option B.

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The graph between angle of deviation () and angle of incidence () for a triangular prism is represented by:
image
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4

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