The refractive index of prism is μ=3 and the ratio of the angle of minimum deviation to the angle of prism is one. The value of angle of prism is _____°. [2024]
(60)
δ=i+e-A and δA=1; δ=A
A=i+e-A
i+e=2A and for δmin, i=e
So, i=e=A
By Snell's law at the first surface of prism
1·sinA=3·sin(A2)⇒A=60°