Question

a ray of light strikes a smooth surface and is reflected. the angle of incidence is 35°. what can be predicted about the angle of reflection? rays will bounce in all directions, so the angle of reflection will be random. rays will bounce in all directions, so the angle of reflection will be less than 35°. rays will follow the law of reflection, so the angle of reflection will be 35°. rays will follow the law of reflection, so the angle of reflection will be random.

Explanation:

When light reflects off a smooth surface, it follows the law of reflection. The law of reflection states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection. Here, the angle of incidence is \(35^{\circ}\). Also, for a smooth surface, specular reflection occurs (not diffuse reflection where rays bounce in all directions).

Answer:

Rays will follow the law of reflection, so the angle of reflection will be \(35^{\circ}\).