When an electromagnetic wave meets a reflecting surface, the direction taken by the reflected wave is determined by:
A)the material of the reflecting surface
B)the angle of incidence
C)the index of the medium
D)the intensity of the wave
E)the wavelength

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The direction taken by the reflected wave is determined by the angle of incidence, which is the angle between the incident wave and the normal to the reflecting surface. This is known as the law of reflection. The other choices are not directly relevant to the determination of the direction of the reflected wave.

When an Electromagnetic Wave Meets a Reflecting Surface, the Direction