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Reflection of Light — Question 5

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Question 5

For a ray reflected on a plane mirror, find the ratio of sin i/sin r

Answer

The ratio of sin isin r\dfrac{\text{sin i}}{\text{sin r}} = 1

According to the laws of reflection angle of incidence = angle of reflection, hence sin i = sin r and we get the ratio as 1.