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A horizontal ray of light passes through a prism of index `1.50` and apex angle `4^(@)` and then strikes a vertical mirror , as shown in the figure. Through what angle must the mirror be rotated if after reflection the ray is to be horizontal?

A

`4^(@)`

B

`90.5^(@)`

C

`1^(@)`

D

`1.5^(@)`

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The correct Answer is:
C

`delta = (mu-1) A implies 2^(@)`
To make it horizontal

mirror should rotate = `(2^(@))/(2) implies 1^(@)`
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