JAMB Physics 2004 Question 8

Question 8

Light and Reflection

A ray of light makes an angle of 35° with a plane mirror. What is the angle of reflection?

  1. A.55°
  2. B.35°
  3. C.70°
  4. D.65°
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Answer: A (55°)

Explanation

Angles are measured from the normal: 90° − 35° = 55° is the angle of incidence, and the angle of reflection equals it.