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Assertion : Two plane mirrors kept at right angles deviate any ray of light by `180^@` after two reflection.
Reason : The above condition is satisfied only for angle of incidence `i=45^@`.

A

(a) If both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is correct explanation of the Assertion.

B

(b) If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.

C

(c) If Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.

D

(d) If Assertion is false but the Reason is true.

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To solve the given question, we need to analyze the assertion and the reason provided. **Assertion:** Two plane mirrors kept at right angles deviate any ray of light by \(180^\circ\) after two reflections. **Reason:** The above condition is satisfied only for angle of incidence \(i = 45^\circ\). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Setup:** - We have two plane mirrors placed at a right angle (90 degrees) to each other. - When a ray of light strikes the first mirror, it reflects according to the law of reflection, which states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection. 2. **First Reflection:** - Let’s denote the angle of incidence on the first mirror as \(i\). - After the first reflection, the ray will reflect off the first mirror and travel towards the second mirror. 3. **Second Reflection:** - Upon reaching the second mirror, the angle of incidence will be \(90^\circ - i\) (since the mirrors are at right angles). - The angle of reflection from the second mirror will also be \(90^\circ - i\). 4. **Calculating the Total Deviation:** - The total deviation of the ray after two reflections can be calculated as follows: - The first reflection changes the direction of the ray by \(2i\) (since the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection). - The second reflection also changes the direction by \(2(90^\circ - i)\). - Therefore, the total deviation is: \[ \text{Total Deviation} = 2i + 2(90^\circ - i) = 180^\circ \] - This shows that the ray is deviated by \(180^\circ\) regardless of the angle of incidence \(i\). 5. **Evaluating the Reason:** - The reason states that this condition is satisfied only for \(i = 45^\circ\). However, as shown, the total deviation of \(180^\circ\) occurs for any angle of incidence \(i\). - Therefore, the reason is false. 6. **Conclusion:** - The assertion is true because two plane mirrors at right angles do indeed deviate light by \(180^\circ\) after two reflections. - The reason is false because this condition is not limited to \(i = 45^\circ\). ### Final Answer: - **Assertion:** True - **Reason:** False
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