Single Answer MCQ
Q-00040326

What is the angle of deviation in the context of light refraction through a prism?

1

The angle at which light strikes the prism

2

The difference between the incident and emergent angles

3

The angle formed by prism's bases

4

The total angle of the prism

Answer and Solution

Answer

B. The difference between the incident and emergent angles

Solution:

The angle of deviation is the difference between the angle of incidence and the angle of refraction as the light exits the prism.

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