The output surface is only partially reflective, thereby allowing {TAIL ~ a portion} of the light to escape {HEAD ~ the wedge} and provide the line of light which illuminates the document 
The output surface is only partially reflective , thereby allowing { TAIL ~ a portion } of the light to escape { HEAD ~ the wedge } and provide the line of light which illuminates the document
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