The refractive index of a prism with apex angle $A$ is $\cot(A/2)$. The angle of minimum deviation is:

  • A
    $\delta_{m}=180^{\circ}-A$
  • B
    $\delta_m=180^{\circ}-3A$
  • C
    $\delta_m=180^{\circ}-4A$
  • D
    $\delta_{m}=180^{\circ}-2A$

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