Light rays are falling on surfaces S1, S2 and S3 as shown. Choose the surface on which the laws of reflection of light is valid.1 point
Question
Light rays are falling on surfaces S1, S2 and S3 as shown. Choose the surface on which the laws of reflection of light is valid.
Solution
The laws of reflection state that when light rays strike a reflecting surface, the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection, and the incident ray, reflected ray, and the normal to the surface at the point of incidence all lie in the same plane.
To determine which surfaces S1, S2, and S3 adhere to these laws, one would typically look for characteristics such as:
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Smoothness of the surface: The surface should be smooth for the laws of reflection to hold true. Rough surfaces scatter light and do not adhere to uniform reflective laws.
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Planarity of the surface: Flat surfaces (such as mirrors) reflect light according to the laws of reflection, whereas curved or irregular surfaces may not reflect light uniformly.
Since there is no visual representation provided and based on the verbal description, I would suggest:
- If any of the surfaces S1, S2, or S3 is smooth and flat (like a mirror), then those would typically validate the laws of reflection.
You need to identify from your provided details which of these characteristics apply to each surface to conclusively choose the appropriate one satisfying the laws of reflection.
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