4. A ray of light strikes a surface and is reflected such that the angle between the incident ray and the reflected ray is 30°. What is the angle of incidence? (b) What is the angle of reflection? 5. A material has an index of refraction of 1.5. What is the speed of light in this material?

4. A ray of light strikes a surface and is reflected such that the angle between the incident ray and the reflected ray is 30°. What is the angle of incidence? (b) What is the angle of reflection? 5. A material has an index of refraction of 1.5. What is the speed of light in this material?

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