Submarines submerged under sea water use an optical instrument containing two plane mirrors angled at…

Submarines submerged under sea water use an optical instrument containing two plane mirrors angled at $45^\circ$ to observe ships on the surface. What is this device?
  1. Kaleidoscope
  2. Microscope
  3. Periscope
  4. Telescope

Solution

A periscope uses two mirrors at $45^\circ$ angles to reflect light rays twice, enabling viewing around obstacles or above water.

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