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Spectrometer, Refractive Index of the material of a prism

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How is the angle of the prism 𝐴 determined in the experiment?

a: By measuring the deviation angle at different incidences Explanation

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b: By measuring the angle between two reflected rays from prism faces Explanation

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c: By using a protractor Explanation

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d: By setting the telescope at 90° Explanation

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What is the significance of minimum deviation in this experiment?

a: It helps align the telescope Explanation

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b: It minimizes the error in measurement Explanation

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c: It allows accurate calculation of refractive index Explanation

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d: It gives the thickness of the prism Explanation

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When minimum deviation occurs, the light ray inside the prism:

a: Reflects entirely at the surface Explanation

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b: Passes undeviated Explanation

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c: Travels symmetrically Explanation

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d: Travels along the base of the prism Explanation

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Which of the following is not an essential component in this spectrometer experiment?

a: Collimator Explanation

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b: Telescope Explanation

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c: Spherometer Explanation

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d: Prism table Explanation

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