Does Total Internal Reflection Always Have Equal Angles?

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If there is total internal reflection, does the angle of incidence always equal the angle of reflection?

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fromthepast said:
If there is total internal reflection, does the angle of incidence always equal the angle of reflection?

Thanks

hi fromthepast! :smile:

yes, that applies to any reflection :wink:
 
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