law of reflection Flashcards

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1
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give examples of an inverted image

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right appears left, and the word ambulance appearing correctly in the mirror

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what does the law of reflection state?

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the angle of incidence is always equal to the angle of reflection

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3
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what is SALT un terms of mirrors

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Size, Attitude, Location and Type

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4
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how does the surface affect reflection

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smooth surfaces produce clearer images while rough surfaces scatter light

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5
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an image in a plane mirror is always

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the same size as the object
upright, inverted
behind the mirror
virtual.

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when u look in the mirror, ur image appears to be

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as far behind the mirror as you are in front of it.

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a virtual image is any image that…..

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is formed by rays that do not actually pass through the location of the image.

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when u look in the mirror, the image u see is…..

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……an inverted reflection of the real object

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