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A horizontal ray of light passes through a prism of refractive index 1.5 and apex angle 4° and then strikes a vertical plane mirror placed to the right of the prism. If after reflection, the ray is to be horizontal, then the mirror must be rotated through an angle

(A)   1° clockwise

(B)   1° anticlockwise 

(C)   2° clockwise

(D)   2° anticlockwise 

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Correct option (A) 1° clockwise 

Explanation:

δ = (1.5 – 1) 4° = 2°

Mirror must be rotated by 1° in clockwise direction (A)

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