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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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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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