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PHY 104 Reflection and Refraction of Light Objective Question

Question

According to the Law of Reflection, if a light ray strikes a surface at an angle of incidence of 45° with respect to the normal, what will be the angle of reflection?
Options
A 30°
B 45°
Correct Answer
C 60°
D 90°
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 9 clearly states: "Law of reflection: the angle of reflection (that the ray makes with the normal to a surface) equals the angle of incidence." Therefore, if the angle of incidence is 45°, the angle of reflection is also 45°.

Hint

The Law of Reflection has a simple, direct relationship between the two angles.

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