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A laser beam is incident on the left mirror in FIGURE EX34.8. Its initial direction is parallel to a line that bisects the mirrors. What is the angle ϕof the reflected laser beam?

Short Answer

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Angle of the reflected shaft,ϕ=20°

Step by step solution

01

The Law of reflection

θi=θr

02

Derive the values

In FIGURE 34.8, a ray is incident on the left mirror parallel to a line that bisects the mirror.

Observing the geometry of FIGURE below and applying the law of reflection, we'll see that

30°+ϕ+40°=90°

ϕ=90°-30°+40°

ϕ=20°

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