KCET2007PhysicsRay Optics
A prism of a certain angle deviates the red and blue rays by 8^ and 12^ respectively. Another prism of the same angle deviates the red and blue rays by 10^ and 14^ respectively. The prisms are small angled and made of different materials. The dispersive powers of the materials of the prisms are in the ratio
Options
- A5: 6
- B9: 11
- C6: 5
- D11: 9
Correct answer
C. 6: 5
Step-by-step solution
Dispersive power, = _ B - _ R For 1st prism, aligned ₁ &= _ B - _ R &= 12^ -8^ 10^ = 2 5 aligned where = _ B + _ R 2 Similarly, for 2 nd prism, aligned ₂ &= 14^ -10^ 12 = 1 3 ₁ ₂ &= 2 5 3 1 = 6 5 aligned