Two oppositely oriented thin prisms have mean refractive indices 1.55 and 1.65. If A₁=8°, find A₂ for zero mean deviation.
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Two oppositely oriented thin prisms have mean refractive indices 1.55 and 1.65. If A₁=8°, find A₂ for zero mean deviation.

G1 Physics · Accepted Answer

(μ₁−1)A₁=(μ₂−1)A₂, hence A₂=6.77°.