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A ray parallel to x - axis is incident on a spherical reflecting surface of radius R and the reflected ray becomes parallel to the y - axis as shown. Find the coordinates of point P.


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(R,R)
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(R2,R2)
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(R2,R2)
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(R2,R2)
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Solution

The correct option is C (R2,R2)
As per law of reflection:
i=r
Since normal at P passes through the centre of the sphere.
So i+r=90
i=r=45
Coordinates of P=(Rcos45,+Rsin45)
=(R2,R2)


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