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.
A
(−R,R)
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B
(R√2,R√2)
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C
(−R√2,R√2)
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D
(−R2,R2)
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Solution
The correct option is C(−R√2,R√2) 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∘) =(−R√2,R√2)