Two incident monochromatic waves whose wavelengths differ by a small amount $d\lambda$ are separated angularly at $\theta$ and $\theta + d\theta$ with respect to the incident ray. The dispersive power is given by

  • A
    $d\theta / \theta$
  • B
    $d\theta / d\lambda$
  • C
    $d\lambda / \lambda$
  • D
    $\lambda (d\lambda / d\theta)$

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