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it is the angle between the direction of the incident ray and the refracted ray.

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How is angle of prism and angle of deviation related?

angle of deviation = angle of prism x ( refractice index -1)


What is the formula for calculating the angle of deviation in a prism?

The formula for calculating the angle of deviation in a prism is: Angle of Deviation (Refractive index of the prism - 1) x Prism angle.


What is the definition of angle of minimum deviation for prism?

The angle of minimum deviation for a prism is the angle at which the deviation of light passing through the prism is minimized, resulting in the least amount of dispersion. It is the angle at which the emerging light beam is least deviated from its original path after passing through the prism.


Why does the angle of deviation of a prism decreases first and then increases?

As the angle of incidence is increased, angle of deviation 'd' decreases and reaches minimum value. If the angle of incidence is further increased, the angle of deviation is increased. Let dm be the angle of minimum deviation. The refracted ray in the prism in that case will be parallel to the base.


The term angle of deviation is used in referance to?

The term angle of deviation is used in reference to a prism.


Do light passing through a prism have a maximum deviation?

Yes, light passing through a prism has a maximum deviation angle which occurs at a specific angle called the angle of minimum deviation. This angle depends on the material and shape of the prism.


Which is a correct definition for an acute angle?

An acute angle is greater than 0 but less than 90 degrees


Why should you keep the prism in minimum deviation position?

f a line is drawn parallel to the angle of incidence axis (X-axis), it cuts the graph at two points, showing that there are two values of angle of incidence for an angle of deviation. However, at the point of angle of minimum deviation, the line will be tangent to the curve showing that for minimum angle of deviation there is only one angle of incidence.


How do you calculate mean average deviation?

The mean average deviation is the same as the mean deviation (or the average deviation) and they are, by definition, 0.


How do you compute mean deviation?

You don't need to. The mean deviation is, by definition, zero.


What is the maximum value of angle of deviation of prism?

360


Deviation of incident ray and reflected ray at reflectingsurfaceiscalled?

The deviation of the incident ray and the reflected ray at a reflecting surface is called "reflection angle". This angle is measured relative to the normal (a line perpendicular to the surface) at the point of incidence. The reflection angle is equal to the incident angle for perfectly smooth and flat surfaces.