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A prism having an apex angle of `4^@` and refractive index of 1.50 is located in front of a vertical plane mirror as shown in the figure. A horizontal ray of light is incident on the prism. The total angle through which the ray is deviated is:

A

`176^(@)`

B

`4^(@)`

C

`178^(@)`

D

`2^(@)`

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C
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