JEE Advanced · Physics · 24. Ray Optics
Three plane mirrors form an equilateral triangle with each side of length . There is a small hole at a distance from one of the corners as shown in the figure. A ray of light is passed through the hole at an angle and can only come out through the same hole. The cross section of the mirror configuration and the ray of light lie on the same plane.

Which of the following statement(s) is(are) correct?
- A The ray of light will come out for , for .
- B There is an angle for at which the ray of light will come out after two reflections.
- C The ray of light will NEVER come out for , and .
- D The ray of light will come out for , and after six reflections.
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(B) There is an angle for at which the ray of light will come out after two reflections.
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
As we can see, for , the ray will incident normally and hence will retrace its path, hence the ray will come out for and . is correct
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