Problem 10:  Two flat mirrors are connected to each other such that they make an angle of ψ. A laser enters the system and first reflects off the bottom mirror, then the top mirror. When the beam exits it makes an angle of θ = 107 degrees with respect to the initial beam (see figure). Part (a)  Write an expression for the angle, ψ, between the mirrors.  Part (b)  Calculate this angle, ψ, in degrees.

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Problem 10:  Two flat mirrors are connected to each other such that they make an angle of ψ. A laser enters the system and first reflects off the bottom mirror, then the top mirror. When the beam exits it makes an angle of θ = 107 degrees with respect to the initial beam (see figure).

Part (a)  Write an expression for the angle, ψ, between the mirrors. 

Part (b)  Calculate this angle, ψ, in degrees. 

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