Two plane mirrors are at right angles to each other as shown by the side view in Figure P22.10. A light ray is incident on mirror 1 at an angle with the vertical. Using the law of reflection and geometry, show that after the ray is reflected off of both mirrors, the outgo- ing reflected ray is parallel to the incident ray. Mirror 2 nobshe oral ban bai 10 Incident ray Mirror 1 Figure P22.10

Two plane mirrors are at right angles to each other as shown by the side view in Figure P22.10. A light ray is incident on mirror 1 at an angle with the vertical. Using the law of reflection and geometry, show that after the ray is reflected off of both mirrors, the outgo- ing reflected ray is parallel to the incident ray. Mirror 2 nobshe oral ban bai 10 Incident ray Mirror 1 Figure P22.10

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Chapter25: Reflection And Refraction Of Light

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