Question

which of the following would be true of a light shining at a smooth mirror? the light would reflect at the same angle that it was shone at. the light would scatter and disperse in unpredictable ways. the light would be completely absorbed by the mirror and not reflect.

Explanation:

When light shines on a smooth mirror, it follows the law of reflection. The law of reflection states that the angle of incidence (the angle at which the light hits the mirror) is equal to the angle of reflection (the angle at which the light bounces off the mirror). So, the light would reflect at the same angle that it was shone at. Scattering and dispersing in unpredictable ways (diffuse reflection) happens on rough surfaces. Mirrors are designed to reflect light, not absorb it completely.

Answer:

The light would reflect at the same angle that it was shone at.