$A$ certain prism is found to produce a minimum deviation of $38^\circ$. It produces a deviation of $44^\circ$ when the angle of incidence is either $42^\circ$ or $62^\circ$. What is the angle of incidence when it is undergoing minimum deviation (in $^\circ$)?

  • A
    $45$
  • B
    $49$
  • C
    $40$
  • D
    $55$

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