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The colour of the sky is due to O A. Polarization O B. Scattering O C. Diffraction O D. Reflection O E. Refraction

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter37: Reflection And Images Formed By Reflection

Section37.2: Law Of Reflection

Problem 37.1CE: A beam in air strikes a glass ball as shown in Figure 37.8. Draw the reflected ray.

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