For a small angled prism with prism angle $A$,the angle of minimum deviation $\delta$ varies with the refractive index $\mu$ of the prism as shown in the graph.

  • A
    Point $P$ corresponds to $\mu = 1/2$
  • B
    Slope of the line $PQ = A/2$
  • C
    Slope $= A$
  • D
    None of the above statements is true

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