Foundation
Physics Foundation
Light
Question

A large-angle prism deviates a light ray

more
less
equal to a small-angle prism
does not deviate at all
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Solution

Let, i = angle of incidence, e = angle of energence and A = angle of prism

We know for prism, deviation
δ = i + e – A
If A is largo δ is less by this equation