The angle of incidence on a plane mirror is given by

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Problem

The angle of incidence on a plane mirror is given by i=2θ−15∘i = 2\theta - 15^\circ. If the reflected ray makes an angle of 45∘45^\circ with the normal, determine the value of θ\theta. (a) 37.5∘37.5^{\circ} (b) 18.75∘18.75^{\circ} (c) 30∘30^{\circ} (d) 22.5∘22.5^{\circ}

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