The angle of deviation through a prism is minimum when
$(A)$ Incident ray and emergent ray are symmetric to the prism
$(B)$ The refracted ray inside the prism becomes parallel to its base
$(C)$ Angle of incidence is equal to that of the angle of emergence
$(D)$ When angle of emergence is double the angle of incidence
Choose the correct answer from the options given below

  • A
    Statements $(A), (B)$ and $(C)$ are true
  • B
    Only statement $(D)$ is true
  • C
    Only statements $(A)$ and $(B)$ are true
  • D
    Statements $(B)$ and $(C)$ are true

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