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  • Angle of Reflection from a Plane Mirror: A Step-by-Step Guide
    Here's how to solve this:

    Understanding the Concepts

    * Angle of Incidence: The angle between the incoming light ray (incident ray) and the normal (a line perpendicular to the mirror's surface).

    * Angle of Reflection: The angle between the reflected light ray and the normal.

    * Law of Reflection: The angle of incidence is always equal to the angle of reflection.

    Solving the Problem

    1. Find the angle of incidence: Since the light ray is incident at 30 degrees *with the surface*, the angle of incidence is 60 degrees (90 degrees - 30 degrees).

    2. Apply the Law of Reflection: The angle of reflection is equal to the angle of incidence. Therefore, the angle of reflection is also 60 degrees.

    Answer: The angle of reflection will be 60 degrees.

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