An equilateral prism is placed on a horizontal surface. $A$ ray $PQ$ is incident onto it. For minimum deviation:

  • A
    $PQ$ is horizontal
  • B
    $QR$ is horizontal
  • C
    $RS$ is horizontal
  • D
    Any one will be horizontal

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