The angle between incident ray and plane mirror is 40 degrees. What is the total angle through which ray of light turns.
This total angle through which light Ray turns is called "angle of deviation"
Angle between incident ray & plane mirror = 40
We know, angle b/w perpendicular & plane mirror = 90
So, angle of incidence = 90-40 = 50
According to first law of reflection,
angle of reflection = angle of incidence = 50
Total angle = Angle of reflection + angle of incidence
Total angle = 50 + 50
So,your final answer is 100 degrees
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