6.2.2

Reflection of Light

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Reflection of Light

Light can be reflected by a plane (flat surface).

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Angle of incidence

  • The angle of incidence is the angle between the incident (incoming) light ray and the normal.
  • The normal is a line at 90 degrees to the plane.
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Angle of reflection

  • The angle of reflection is the angle between the reflected light ray and the normal.
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Law of reflection

  • The law of reflection states that the angle of incidence = the angle of reflection.

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