If a wave hits a smooth surface at an angle of incidence of 40 degrees, the angle of reflection is
a. 40 degrees.
b. 0 degrees.
c. 80 degrees.
d. 90 degrees.

As the surface given is a smooth surface, we can use specular reflection. According to the law of specular reflection, the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection, so it will also be 40°. Answer is A.

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