JEE Main 2019 — Ray Optics Question with Solution
JEE Main 2019 (11 Jan Shift 1)
Question
The variation of refractive index of a crown glass thin prism with wavelength of the incident light is shown. Which of the following graphs is the correct one, if is the angle of minimum deviation?


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Correct answer
A

Step-by-step explanation
When angle of prism is small, then angle of deviation
is given by
So, if wavelength of incident light is increased, decreases
and hence decreases.
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