If $\hat{n}_1$ is the unit vector along the incident ray,$\hat{n}_2$ is the unit vector along the normal,and $\hat{n}_3$ is the unit vector along the reflected ray,then which of the following must be true?

  • A
    $\hat{n}_1 \cdot \hat{n}_2 = 0$
  • B
    $\hat{n}_1 \cdot \hat{n}_3 = 0$
  • C
    $(\hat{n}_1 \times \hat{n}_2) \cdot \hat{n}_3 = 0$
  • D
    $(\hat{n}_1 \times \hat{n}_2) \times \hat{n}_3 = 0$

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