What is the angle formed between the two refracting surfaces of a prism called?

Angle of incidence

Angle of refraction

Angle of deviation

Angle of prism

Answer and Solution

D. Angle of prism

The angle formed between the two refracting surfaces of a prism is called the angle of the prism.

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