What is the angle of deviation in the context of light refraction through a prism?
The angle at which light strikes the prism
The difference between the incident and emergent angles
The angle formed by prism's bases
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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