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Two plane mirrors M1 and M2 are inclined to each other at an angle of 60 degrees as shown in figure. If a ray is incident at an angle of y degrees with normal on mirror M1 then what will be the value of x in degrees?


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100
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160
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120
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240
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Solution

The correct option is C 120
we know that when two mirrors are inclined at an angle x then net deviation suffered is 360-2x. Applying the same concept here net deviation suffered is 360-2(60)= 240 degrees so remaining angle is: 360-240= 120 degrees.

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