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A mirror is inclined at an angle θ with the horizontal. If a ray of light is incident at an angle θ with the surface of the mirror, then the reflected ray makes the following angle with the horizontal.

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θ
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2θ
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θ/2
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Zero
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Solution

The correct option is D Zero
Let us draw the ray diagram
Let AO be the incident ray and OB be the reflected ray.
Since angle of incidence AON=90θ
Angle of reflection NOB=90θ
Also
MOQ+AOM+NOA+NOP=180
θ+θ+90θ+NOP=180
NOP=90θ
Which is possible only when BOP=0
Why this question?

Caution: Laws of reflection are valid for any type of reflecting surface.

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