Question: The two mirrors in figure meet at a right angle. The beam of light in the vertical plane P strikes mirror 1 as shown. (a)

The two mirrors in figure meet at a right angle. The beam of light in the vertical plane P strikes mirror 1 as shown.
(a) Determine the distance the reflected light beam travels before striking mirror 2.
(b) In what direction does the light beam travel after being reflected from mirror2?
Light beam Mirror 40.0 1.25 m Mirror

Light beam Mirror 40.0 1.25 m Mirror

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