A ray incident at an angle 53° on a prism emerges at an angle 37° as shown. If the angle of incidence is made 50°, which of the following is a possible value of the angle of emergence?

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G1 Physics · Accepted Answer

Derived solution: Step 1: For a prism use r₁ + r₂ = A and δ = i + e - A. At minimum deviation i = e and r₁ = r₂ = A/2, so μ = sin[(A + δₘ)/2]/sin(A/2). Step 2: Substitute the values given in the question and apply the geometry/sign convention shown. Step 3: On simplification the result is 38°. Therefore the correct option is D.