Physics for Scientists and Engineers
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Author: Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
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Chapter 34, Problem 7P
(a)
To determine
The distance that the reflected light beam travels before striking mirror 2.
(b)
To determine
The direction in which the light beam travel after being reflected from mirror 2.
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Chapter 34 Solutions
Physics for Scientists and Engineers
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