The angle of deviation $\delta$ produced by a prism of refractive index $\mu$ and small refracting angle $A$ is given by:

  • A
    $\delta = (\mu - 1) A$
  • B
    $\delta = (\mu + 1) A$
  • C
    $\delta = (A - 1)$
  • D
    $\delta = (A + 1) \mu$

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