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Direct vision prism: two prisms combined so net dispersion is zero but net deviation is not. The condition for zero dispersion is: ![diagram](https://qallery.app/diagrams/v2_jee_optics_seed_2/img-4.jpeg)

An₁ = n₂
BA₁ = A₂
CNo such combination possible
D(n_v - n_r)₁ A₁ = (n_v - n_r)₂ A₂
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. (n_v - n_r)₁ A₁ = (n_v - n_r)₂ A₂
For two prisms (angles A₁, A₂; refractive indices n₁, n₂): net dispersion (n_v - n_r)₁ A₁ - (n_v - n_r)₂ A₂ = 0 → (n_v - n_r)₁ A₁ = (n_v - n_r)₂ A₂ (using opposite orientations). Used in optical spectroscopes. Net deviation: (n_y - 1)₁ A₁ - (n_y - 1)₂ A₂ ≠ 0.
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