$A$ prism of refracting angle $60^\circ$ is made with a material of refractive index $\mu$. For a certain wavelength of light,the angle of minimum deviation is $30^\circ$. For this wavelength,the value of the refractive index of the material is:

  • A
    $1.231$
  • B
    $1.82$
  • C
    $1.503$
  • D
    $1.414$

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