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A plane wavefront is incident on a plane reflecting surface at an angle of `30^(@)`. What angle will the reflected rays make with the reflecting surface ?

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To solve the problem, we need to understand the behavior of light when it reflects off a surface. Here’s a step-by-step solution: ### Step 1: Understand the Given Information We have a plane wavefront incident on a reflecting surface at an angle of \(30^\circ\). This angle is the angle of incidence (\(i\)). ### Step 2: Identify the Normal Line The normal line is an imaginary line perpendicular to the reflecting surface at the point of incidence. Since the angle of incidence is measured from the normal, we can visualize the situation as follows: - The angle of incidence \(i = 30^\circ\) is measured from the normal. ...
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  • The angle between reflected ray and normal to the reflecting surface is

    A
    angle of deviation
    B
    angle of incidence
    C
    angle of refraction
    D
    angle of reflection
  • Ligtht falls on a plane reflecting surface.For what angler of incidence is the reflected ray normal to the incident ray.

    A
    `60^(@)`
    B
    `45^(@)`
    C
    `90^(@)`
    D
    `30^(@)`
  • The angle made by incident ray of light with the reflecting surface is called

    A
    glancing angle
    B
    angle of incidence
    C
    angle of deviation
    D
    angle of refraction
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