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Chapter 7, Problem 1MC
For ray reflections from a surface, which statement is true? (7.1)
- (a) The angle of reflection is equal to the angle of incidence.
- (b) The reflection angle is measured from a line perpendicular to the reflecting surface.
- (c) The rays lie in the same plane.
- (d) All the preceding are true.
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