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Chapter 25, Problem 44P
(a)
To determine
The angle in which the ray enter to the square enclosure if it exist through the hole after being reflected once by each of the other three mirrors.
(b)
To determine
Is it possible other value of angle for which the ray can exit after multiple reflection. Sketch one of the ray’s path.
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