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A ray of light of wavelength `lambda` is incident on mirror at an angle of incidence `60^(@)`. The wavelength of light after reflection will be

A

`2 lambda`

B

`3 lambda`

C

`lambda//2`

D

`lambda`

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D
Due to reflection there is no change in wavelength, velocity and frequency.
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