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An engineer intends to deviate a light ray from its path by 120o through reflection from a plane mirror. Calculate the angle of incidence
A
60o
B
40o
C
30o
D
20o
correct option: c

Angle of deviation = 180 - [i + v]

= 180 - 2i [since i = v]

∴ 120 = 180 - 2i

2i = 180 - 120

= 60

∴ i = 30o

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