Chapter SH, Problem 12.5APP

To determine

To calculate: Angle between reflected ray and surface of the mirror.

Answer to Problem 12.5APP

Angle between reflected ray and surface of the mirror is $\underset{\_}{30°}$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Angle between incident ray and normal = $60°$

Calculation:

According to the law of reflection of light, angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection,

Therefore,

Angle of reflection = Angle of incidence = $60°$

Angle between reflected ray and surface of the mirror = $90-60=30°$

Conclusion:

Angle between reflected ray and surface of the mirror is $\underset{\_}{30°}$