Two mirrors are held at an angle of Ψ = 102 degrees with respect to one another. A ray of light is incident of the first mirror at an angle of θ. When it reflects off of the mirror to the next it makes an angle of Φ = 11.5 degrees. Ψ = 102 Φ = 11.5 Part (a) Write an expression for the angle of incidence θ. θ = Part (b) Numerically what is this angle?

Two mirrors are held at an angle of Ψ = 102 degrees with respect to one another. A ray of light is incident of the first mirror at an angle of θ. When it reflects off of the mirror to the next it makes an angle of Φ = 11.5 degrees. Ψ = 102 Φ = 11.5 Part (a) Write an expression for the angle of incidence θ. θ = Part (b) Numerically what is this angle?

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Chapter25: Reflection And Refraction Of Light

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