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Two plane mirrors are inclined at an angle `theta` with each-other. A ray of light strikes one of them. Find its deviation after it has been reflected twice-one from each mirror.

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To solve the problem of finding the deviation of a ray of light after it has been reflected twice between two inclined plane mirrors, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Setup**: - We have two plane mirrors inclined at an angle \( \theta \) to each other. - A ray of light strikes one of the mirrors at an angle \( i_1 \). ...
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MOTION-GEOMETRICAL OPTICS-Exercise - 4 | Level-II
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