For a symmetric (equilateral) prism,the prism formula can be written as

  • A
    $2 \sin \left(30^{\circ}+\frac{\delta_m}{2}\right)$
  • B
    $\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}} \sin \left(30^{\circ}+\frac{\delta_m}{2}\right)$
  • C
    $2 \sin \left(60^{\circ}+\frac{\delta_m}{2}\right)$
  • D
    $\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}} \sin \left(60^{\circ}+\frac{\delta_m}{2}\right)$

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