A thin prism of angle 6° has μᵥ=1.560, μᵣ=1.520, and μᵧ=1.540. Calculate its dispersive power.
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A thin prism of angle 6° has μᵥ=1.560, μᵣ=1.520, and μᵧ=1.540. Calculate its dispersive power.

G1 Physics · Accepted Answer

ω=(μᵥ−μᵣ)/(μᵧ−1)=0.0741.