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प्रश्न
The angle of reflection is equal to the angle of incidence:
(a) always
(b) sometimes
(c) under special conditions
(d) never
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उत्तर
(a) Always, in accordance with the first law of reflection, which states that the angle of reflection is equal to the angle of incidence.
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