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The bounce back of light
reflection
True or False, because of reflection, we are able to distinguish the colors of the different object around us.
True
True or False, plane mirror, convex mirror and concave mirror are examples of a refracted ligt.
False
True or False, if the surface of an object does not reflect light, you will not be able to see the objects
TRUE
Characteristics of the images formed by plane mirror
Same distance, same size, virtual, laterally inverted
Law of reflection
Angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection
A light ray is incident on a plane mirror at angle of 45 degrees. What is the angle between the incident ray and the reflected ray
90 degrees
An object is placed between two parallel plane mirrors. How many images can be formed?
infinity
A man standing 10 m from a looking glass sees an image of himself. What is the distance between him and his image?
20 m
The ray of light that strikes a reflecting surface is called ________.
incident ray
The imaginary line perpendicular to a reflecting surface is called _____.
Normal line
The angle produced as a source of light bounces off a reflecting surface is called
angle of reflection
what is the angle between the incident ray and the normal called as
angle of incidence
If the angle of incidence is 45 degree, what is the angle between the incident ray and reflecting surface
45 degrees
What is reflection?
Reflection is the bouncing of light off the surface that it strikes on.
When light falls on a smooth polished surface, most of it
is reflected in the same direction
