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An engineer intends to deviate a light ray from its path by 120o through reflection ...

An engineer intends to deviate a light ray from its path by 120o through reflection from a plane mirror. Calculate the angle of incidence
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  • A 60o
  • B 40o
  • C 30o
  • D 20o
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:

Angle of deviation = 180 - [i + v]
= 180 - 2i [since i = v]
∴ 120 = 180 - 2i
2i = 180 - 120
= 60
∴ i = 30o

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