Concept explainers
(a)
The value of
(a)
Answer to Problem 75P
The value of
Explanation of Solution
Formula used:
The expression for distance
The expression for distance
The expression for distance
Calculation:
The distance
Differentiate equation (1) with respect to
Substitute
Conclusion:
Therefore, the value of
(b)
The angle of incidence.
(b)
Answer to Problem 75P
The angle of incidence is
Explanation of Solution
Formula used:
The expression for angle for incidence is given by,
Calculation:
The angle of incidence is calculated as,
Conclusion:
Therefore, the angle of incidence is
(c)
The angle of reflection.
(c)
Answer to Problem 75P
The angle of reflection is
Explanation of Solution
Formula used:
The expression for angle for reflection is given by,
Calculation:
The angle of reflection is calculated as,
Conclusion:
Therefore, the angle of reflection is
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