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The angular separation between the red and blur portion of the spectrum that emerges from the prism
Answer to Problem 114QAP
The angular separation of blue and red color is
Explanation of Solution
Given info:
Each angle of prism =
Angle of incidence =
Refractive index of prism for red =
Refractive index of prism for blue =
Formula used:
By Snell's law, following equation satisfy for refraction of light,
Calculation:
In quadrilateral AQTR,
At the surface AB,
Now, at the surface of AC,
From the geometry, the exterior angle is equal to the sum of opposite interior angle.
So, from the figure,
For blue,
Conclusion:
Thus, the angular separation of red and blue color is
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