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Suppose the angle of reflection measures 40 degrees. What is the angle of incidence?

A. 40 degrees
B. 50 degrees

User Jay Elrod
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Answer:

A. 40 degrees

Step-by-step explanation:

The angle of reflection is equal to the angle of incidence. So both are equal.

When the rays of light fall incident on a plane angles of incidence and reflection are equal.

User Aftrumpet
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Answer:

40

Step-by-step explanation:

If it is a flat mirror, the reflection and incidence are the same -- 40 degrees.

If it is anything else, more information is needed.

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