(definitions) chapter 14 - light Flashcards
1
Q
1st law of reflection
A
the angle of reflection is equal to the angle of incidence
2
Q
2nd law of reflection
A
the incident ray, the reflected ray and the normal at the point of incidence all lie on the same plane
3
Q
angle of incidence
A
the angle between the incident ray and the normal
4
Q
angle of reflection
A
the angle between the reflected ray and the normal
5
Q
normal
A
the line that is perpendicular to the reflecting surface or boundary between 2 media
6
Q
characteristics of a image formed by plane mirror
A
same size as object
laterally inverted
upright
virtual
the distance of the image from the mirror = distance of object from mirror
