A ray is incident upon a reflective surface at an angle of θi=28.2∘relative to the direction normal to the surface (see image below to help visualize the situation). What is the angle of the reflected ray (θr) relative to the normal direction (in degrees)?

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A ray is incident upon a reflective surface at an angle of θi=28.2∘relative to the direction normal to the surface (see image below to help visualize the situation).  What is the angle of the reflected ray (θr) relative to the normal direction (in degrees)?

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