College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 22 - Reflection and Refraction of Light - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Exercises - Page 774: 3

Answer

a). (2) $(90^{\circ}-alpha)$ b). $57^{\circ}$

Work Step by Step

a). alpha = angle between surface of the mirror and incident ray. So, incident angle with respect to the normal to the mirror surface is $(90^{\circ}-alpha)$. Now, since angle of incidence = angle of reflection, the angle between reflected ray and the normal will be $(90^{\circ}-alpha)$ b). alpha =$33^{\circ}$ Hence, the angle between the reflected ray and the normal is $90^{\circ}-33^{\circ}=57^{\circ}$
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