The incident ray and the reflected ray from a mirror are mutually perpendicular to each other. The angle of incidence is :

90^o

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22.5^o

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45^o

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Solution

The correct option is C
45^o

Angle of incidence + Angle of reflection = 90^o

Angle of incidence = Angle of reflection

2 x Angle of incidence = 90^o

Angle of incidence = 45^o

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