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Mirrors

Question 8 • Crowley Credit Recovery Physics B

A ray of light strikes a smooth surface and is reflected. The angle of incidence is 35°.

Answer
A
Rays will bounce in all directions, so the angle of reflection will be random.
B
Rays will bounce in all directions, so the angle of reflection will be less than 35°.
C
Rays will follow the law of reflection, so the angle of reflection will be 35°.
D
Rays will follow the law of reflection, so the angle of reflection will be random.

Explanation

A smooth surface produces regular reflection, which follows the law of reflection: the angle of reflection equals the angle of incidence. Since the angle of incidence is 35°, the angle of reflection is also 35°. Therefore, choice C, “Rays will follow the law of reflection, so the angle of reflection will be 35°,” is correct.

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