A ray of light strikes a plane mirror at an angle of incidence of 35°. If the mirror is rotated through 10°, through what angle is the reflected ray rotated?
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A.
70° -
B.
45° -
C.
25° -
D.
20°
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
When ever a ray of light is incident on a plane mirror at an angle of incidence l, if the mirror is then rotated through an angle θ, then the reflected ray is rotated through an angle twice θ
So if θ = 35°, then the reflected ray is rotated through 2 x 10o = 20°