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Light rays can be reflected multiple times.This principle is used in the which of the following instrument?


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Telescope

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Periscope

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Microscope

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Gyroscope

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Solution

The correct option is B

Periscope


In a periscope, light rays are reflected twice so that we can indirectly see the objects. As you can observe from the figure, the beams of light are reflected by the two mirror surfaces one after the other.


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