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A ray of light is directed towards a corner reflector as shown. The incident ray makes an angle of `22^(@)` with one of the mirrors. At what angle `theta` does the ray emerge?

A

`22^(@)`

B

`68^(@)`

C

`44^(@)`

D

`46^(@)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
(b) From geometry of the figure,
Angle, `theta=90^(@)-22^(@)=68^(@)`
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