$A$ billiard table has length and width as shown in the figure. $A$ ball is placed at point $A$. At what angle $\theta$ should the ball be projected so that after colliding with two walls,the ball will fall into the pocket $B$? Assume that all collisions are perfectly elastic and neglect friction.

  • A
    $\theta = \cot^{-1} \frac{2a - c}{2b}$
  • B
    $\theta = \cot^{-1} \frac{2a - c}{b}$
  • C
    $\theta = \tan^{-1} \frac{c - a}{2b}$
  • D
    $\theta = \cot^{-1} \frac{c - a}{b}$

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