Rectangular Mirror Light Ray Ratio · CAP 2025 #16

Physics · optics

Problem

The figure below shows the cross-section of a rectangular mirror with dimensions a and b. A light ray reflects between the mirrors such that its trajectory traces out a single rectangle with dimensions c and d. What is the ratio a/b? [Figure: Rectangular cross-section with dimensions a and b, showing light ray path forming rectangle with dimensions c and d] A. c/d B. √(c²d²)/(c²+d²) C. 1 D. c/(-d) E. (-d)/c

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