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If a wave strikes a surface at an angle of 55 degrees, the reflected wave will be equal to 35 degrees because the angles must sum to 90 degrees.true or false?

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Given

If a wave strikes a surface at an angle of 55 degrees, the reflected wave will be equal to 35 degrees because the angles must sum to 90 degrees.

To find

The statement is true or false

Step-by-step explanation

According to the law of reflection, angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.

According to the given question the angle of incidence is not equal to the angle of reflection.

Conclusion

The given statement is false

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