How far below the top edge does the ray strike the mirror?

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Homework Statement


A light ray leaves point A in the figure, reflects from the mirror, and reaches point B. (Intro 1 figure) figure attached

How far below the top edge does the ray strike the mirror?

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im not sure exactly where it says to mark?
 

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rayhan619 said:
How far below the top edge does the ray strike the mirror?

im not sure exactly where it says to mark?

Hi rayhan619! :smile:

You have to mark the point where the light hits the mirror …

either use a theorem about reflection angles,

or draw the image of one and join it to the other. :wink: