Question

Select the correct answer.

If a light ray from a candle strikes a mirror at an angle of 40° with the normal, at what angle will the ray reflect?
OA. 20°
25°
B.
C.
40°
O D. 60°
E.
80°

Answer 1

The angle of reflection when a light ray strikes a mirror at an angle of 40° with the normal is also 40°.

Step-by-step explanation:

When a light ray strikes a mirror, it follows the law of reflection, which states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection. In this case, the angle of incidence is 40° with the normal, so the angle of reflection will also be 40°. Both angles are measured with respect to the normal line which is perpendicular to the mirror's surface.

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