3.2.1

Reflection

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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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Images created by plane mirrors

  • Images created by plane mirrors have the following characteristics:
    • Same size as object.
    • Same distance from mirror as object.
    • They are virtual images.

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