How many refractions are in a prism?

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In a prism, the light ray undergoes refraction twice as it passes through a prism. Let us take a look at both types of refraction.

The first refraction takes place when a light ray enters the prism from air or another medium into glass. It then bends toward the normal if the prism material is denser

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