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What happens when a ray of light falls normally on the surface of a plane mirror?

ScienceClass 10ICSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer

When a ray of light falls normally on the surface of a plane mirror, the angle of incidence is 0 degrees. From laws of reflection we know that angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection. Therefore, the angle of reflection will also be zero. Therefore, the light travels back in the same path.

Science · Class 10