The diagram shows a ray of light striking a mirror that is above a sink full of water.

Which answer choice diagram shows the correct path of the light as it leaves the mirror and enters the water?

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The diagram shows a ray of light striking a mirror that is above a sink full of water.
 
Which answer choice diagram shows the correct path of the light as it leaves the mirror and enters the water?

itsbribro · Answer

A. http://static.k12.com/calms_media/media/1363000_1363500/1363135/1/bc337dff38ccbd9937813b0ca493c268052f63e7/MS_PHYS_SCI_289407_C.jpg

itsbribro · Answer

B. http://static.k12.com/calms_media/media/1363000_1363500/1363134/1/7d134aad3082374c8b9d8d3b40c9d3b59c71a4c3/MS_PHYS_SCI_289407_B.jpg

itsbribro · Answer

C. http://static.k12.com/calms_media/media/1363000_1363500/1363136/1/886dbd085dfc036ad9207932a565fea5f72f02a5/MS_PHYS_SCI_289407_D.jpg

itsbribro · Answer

D. http://static.k12.com/calms_media/media/1363000_1363500/1363133/1/c3d263da98dfd9511e6c576d692622e790f72c4a/MS_PHYS_SCI_289407_A.jpg

rhystic · Answer

A. the first one. B does not work properly because the mirror is straight so the angle of reflection will equal the angle of the light from axis of the mirror. The rest do not work because water will refract light not reflect light completely.