A ray of light is reflected from two plane mirror surfaces as shown in the figure. What are the correct values of α and β? Value of α Value of β (a) 26° 26° (b) 26° 64° (c) 38° 52° (d) 52° 26° (e) 64° 26°

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A ray of light is reflected from two plane mirror surfaces as shown in the figure. What are the
correct values of α and β?
Value of α Value of β
(a) 26° 26°
(b) 26° 64°
(c) 38° 52°
(d) 52° 26°
(e) 64° 26°

(I know the answer is b I just want to see the process)

26°
90°
Transcribed Image Text:26° 90°
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