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A mirror is inclined at an angle of `theta` with the horizontal. If a ray of light is incident at an angle of incidence `theta`, then the reflected ray makes the following angle with horizontal

A

`theta`

B

`2theta`

C

`(theta)/(2)`

D

zero

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