The angle of minimum deviation is equal to the angle of the equilateral prism. At what angle of incidence $i$ will this minimum deviation occur?

  • A
    $60^\circ$
  • B
    $30^\circ$
  • C
    $45^\circ$
  • D
    $\sin^{-1}(2/3)$

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