Two oppositely oriented thin prisms have mean refractive indices 1.52 and 1.62. If A₁=12°, find A₂ for zero mean deviation.
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Two oppositely oriented thin prisms have mean refractive indices 1.52 and 1.62. If A₁=12°, find A₂ for zero mean deviation.

G1 Physics · Accepted Answer

(μ₁−1)A₁=(μ₂−1)A₂, hence A₂=10.06°.