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.

In the case of a smooth surface like Mirror Lake, the law of reflection states that the angle at which the incoming light ray (angle of incidence) strikes the surface is equal to the angle at which it reflects away from the surface (angle of reflection). This property allows for the clear reflection of Mount Hood in the water.