Question

which of the following is the correct image for the reflection?

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the law of reflection

The law of reflection states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection. When a ray is incident perpendicularly (angle of incidence \(i = 0^{\circ}\)), the angle of reflection \(r=0^{\circ}\).

Step2: Analyze each option

• Option a: The ray is not perpendicular, and the direction is wrong as per the law of reflection for a perpendicular - incident ray.
• Option b: The ray is not perpendicular, and the direction is wrong as per the law of reflection for a perpendicular - incident ray.
• Option c: The ray is not perpendicular, and the direction is wrong as per the law of reflection for a perpendicular - incident ray.
• Option d: The ray is not perpendicular, and the direction is wrong as per the law of reflection for a perpendicular - incident ray.
• Option e: When the incident ray is perpendicular to the reflecting surface (\(i = 0^{\circ}\)), the reflected ray also retraces its path (\(r = 0^{\circ}\))

Answer:

e