alleryStart learning →A ray of light falls on a plane mirror along the normal. What is the angle of reflection?
A45 degrees
B90 degrees
C180 degrees
D0 degrees
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 0 degrees
Along the normal the angle of incidence is 0 degrees, so the angle of reflection is also 0 degrees and the ray retraces its path.
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