The index of refraction for violet light in silica flint glass is 1.66 and that for red light is 1.62. What is the angular dispersion of visible light passing through an equilateral prism of apex angle 60.0∘ if the angle of incidence is 45.0∘? (See figure. The index of refraction for air is 1.00.)

The index of refraction for violet light in silica flint glass is 1.66 and that for red light is 1.62. What is the angular dispersion of visible light passing through an equilateral prism of apex angle 60.0∘ if the angle of incidence is 45.0∘? (See figure. The index of refraction for air is 1.00.)

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The index of refraction for violet light in silica flint glass is 1.66 and that for red light is 1.62 . What is the angular dispersion of visible light passing through an equilateral prism of apex angle 60.0 if the angle of incidence is 45.0 ? (See figure. The index of refraction for air is 1.00.)

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