The image of an object $O$ due to reflection from the surface of a lake is elongated due to the ripples on the water surface caused by a light breeze. This is because the ripples act as tilted mirrors as shown below. Consider the case,where $O$ and the observer $E$ are at the same height above the surface of the lake. If the maximum angle that the ripples make with the horizontal is $\alpha$,then the angular extent $\delta$ of the image will be

  • A
    $\frac{\alpha}{2}$
  • B
    $\alpha$
  • C
    $2 \alpha$
  • D
    $4 \alpha$

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With reference to the figure shown below, match the following:
$(a)$ Angle of reflection$(i)$ $60^\circ$
$(b)$ Value of $\alpha$(ii) $120^\circ$
$(c)$ Angle of deviation(iii) $30^\circ$

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