Question

Simon draws a diagram to illustrate the law of reflection. Which best explains how Simon can correct the error in his diagram? Draw the incident ray so it is longer than the reflected ray. Make the angle of reflection and the angle of incidence equal. Switch the labels for incident ray and reflected ray. Make the angle of incidence larger than the angle of reflection.

Answer 1

i believe the answer is b

Answer 2

Make the angle of reflection and the angle of incidence equal

Step-by-step explanation:

The law of reflection states that:

"For a smooth surface, the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection"

Where:

- the angle of incidence is the angle between the direction of the incident ray and the normal to the surface

- the angle of reflection is the angle between the direction of the reflected ray and the normal to the surface

In the diagram drawn by Simon, we see that the incident ray and the reflected ray are not equal: this violates the law of reflection. Therefore, Simon should correct his diagram by making the angle of reflection and the angle of incidence equal.