For a ray of light reflecting from a plane mirror

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Geometric Optics · Geometric Optics

Problem

For a ray of light reflecting from a plane mirror, which one of the following relations between the angle of incidence

i

and the angle of reflection

r

is correct? (a)

i=2r

(b)

i=r

(c)

i+r = 90^{\circ}

(d)

r = 2i