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KHW 18 Problem 18.7-Enhanced - with Feedback 16 of 33 Revies Constants Pericdic Table Part A A ray of light enters the region between two mirrors, as shown in (Figure 1). How many times does the light reflect before exiting the space between the two mirrors? Express your answer as an integer. Submit Request Answer Provide Feedback Next > Figure 31 of 1 Mirrors 8.0 cm 60° 40 cm

A ray of light enters the region between two mirrors, as shown in (Figure 1). How many times does the light reflect before exiting the space between the two mirrors? N = ____

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for each reflection of light, the horizantal dis tan ce travelled -x tan(60)- 8.0cm- 4.619 cm tan(60) 40cm -8.66 4.619 cm total number of reflection the light ray undergo- - N-8 complete reflections are possible