Question

The angle between the incident ray and the reflecting surface is known as:

• A. glancing angle of incidence
• B. angle of incidence
• C. glancing angle of reflection
• D. angle of reflection

Answer 1

The correct option is A glancing angle of incidence

According to the definition, the angle between the incident ray and the reflecting surface is known as glancing angle of incidence. Sum of glancing angle of incidence and the angle of incidence is ${90}^0$.