A light beam in air approaches a plane mirror with its direction adjusted so that it…

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Problem

A light beam in air approaches a plane mirror with its direction adjusted so that it makes a 15∘15^{\circ} angle with the mirror’s normal. The mirror is then rotated by 5∘5^{\circ} toward the incoming beam (the normal rotates with the mirror). By how many degrees does the direction of the reflected beam rotate as a result of the mirror’s rotation? (a) 20∘20^{\circ} (b) 5∘5^{\circ} (c) 10∘10^{\circ} (d) 12∘12^{\circ}

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