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Refraction and Dispersion of Light through a Prism

ICSE · Class 12 · Physics

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12 Formulas · 3 Sections

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2) Refraction Through a Prism

δ = i + i′ − A

r + r′ = A

n = sin[(A+δm)/2] / sin(A/2)

δm = (n−1)A

δmax = 90° + i′ − A

3) Dispersion and Angular Dispersion

θ = δV − δR

θ = (nV − nR)A

δY = (δV + δR)/2

n = c/v

nV > nR

4) Dispersive Power

ω = (δV−δR)/δY = (nV−nR)A / (nY−1)A

ω = (nF−nC)/(nD−1)

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