Question

A clear reflection of Mount Hood can be seen in Mirror Lake. Surfaces, such as this one, allow for specular reflection. Light can be thought of as a bundle of individual light rays which are traveling parallel to each other. Each individual light ray follows the law of reflection. If the bundle of light rays is incident upon a smooth surface, like Mirror Lake,
Responses
A then the angle of reflection is equal to the angle of incidence.then the angle of reflection is equal to the angle of incidence.
B then both the angle of incidence and the angle of reflection equals 90 degrees.then both the angle of incidence and the angle of reflection equals 90 degrees.
C light rays reflect and remain concentrated in a bundle upon leaving the water's surface.light rays reflect and remain concentrated in a bundle upon leaving the water's surface.
D light rays reflect at various angles and become diffuse as they leave the water's surface.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

**A** then the angle of reflection is equal to the angle of incidence.

This statement reflects the law of reflection, which states that when light rays hit a smooth surface, the angle at which they hit (angle of incidence) is equal to the angle at which they reflect off the surface (angle of reflection).