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A light ray has an angle of incidence of 34º. The reflected ray will make what angle with the reflecting surface?

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Answer: 56 degrees

Step-by-step explanation:

The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection, but it is not asking us for the angle of reflection. It is asking us for the angle with the reflected SURFACE. It is 90-34= 56. Look at the pic attached if you need a labelled diagram

A light ray has an angle of incidence of 34º. The reflected ray will make what angle-example-1
User Jboi
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Answer:

Angle of incidence = Angle of Reflection

34° = Angle of Reflection

So, Angle of Reflection is equal to 34°

hope it helps!

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