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Problem
A prism of apex angle
3
∘
3^{\circ}
3
∘
is made of glass whose mean refractive index is
1.52
1.52
1.52
and dispersive power is
0.08
0.08
0.08
. Using the small-angle approximation, calculate the angular separation between the violet and red rays emerging from the prism.
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