A student directs a ray of light onto a plane mirror so that the angle of incidence…

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Geometric Optics · Geometric Optics

Problem

A student directs a ray of light onto a plane mirror so that the angle of incidence is 35° relative to the normal. The student claims the reflected ray will leave the mirror at 55° relative to the normal. Explain whether the student’s claim is correct, and state the correct angle for the reflected ray.

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