In a thin prism of glass (refractive index $\mu = 1.5$),which of the following relations between the angle of minimum deviation $\delta_m$ and the angle of refraction $r$ is correct?

  • A
    $\delta_m = r$
  • B
    $\delta_m = 1.5r$
  • C
    $\delta_m = 2r$
  • D
    $\delta_m = r/2$

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