Find the angle of incidence so that the incident light ray retraces its path after third reflection.
A
45∘
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B
75∘
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C
60∘
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D
70∘
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Solution
The correct option is C60∘ The light ray will retrace its path after the third reflection if it strikes the inclined plane mirror M2 normally at the point of incidence (P).
From the concept of geometry, in △OPN, ∠PNO=60∘
So, θ=90∘−60∘=30∘
Now, in △PNM, 90∘+2θ+(90∘−i)=180∘ ⇒i=2θ=2×30∘=60∘