$A$ light ray is incident on an equilateral glass prism placed on a horizontal table. Which of the following is true for the condition of minimum deviation?

  • A
    $PQ$ is horizontal.
  • B
    $QR$ is horizontal.
  • C
    $RS$ is horizontal.
  • D
    Either $PQ$ or $RS$ is horizontal.

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