What happens to a ray of light on striking a mirror?

It is bounced back.

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It splits into 7 colours.

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It passes through the mirror.

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It gets bounced back or passes through the mirror, depending on the type of mirror.

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Solution

The correct option is A It is bounced back.
A mirror is an opaque object. It doesn’t allow light to pass through it. However, being shiny and smooth, it reflects back the light.

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