Reflection of Light
Physics: AQA GCSE Higher, topic 6.2.3
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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What is the normal?
What will happen to the angle of reflection if the angle of incidence increases?