Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics
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Chapter 32, Problem 8P
(III) Suppose a third mirror is placed beneath the two shown in Fig.32–47, so that all three are perpendicular to each other. (a) Show that for such a “corner reflector.” any incident ray will return in its original direction after three reflections. (b) What happens if it makes only two reflections?
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics
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