law of reflection Flashcards
give examples of an inverted image
right appears left, and the word ambulance appearing correctly in the mirror
what does the law of reflection state?
the angle of incidence is always equal to the angle of reflection
what is SALT un terms of mirrors
Size, Attitude, Location and Type
how does the surface affect reflection
smooth surfaces produce clearer images while rough surfaces scatter light
an image in a plane mirror is always
the same size as the object
upright, inverted
behind the mirror
virtual.
when u look in the mirror, ur image appears to be
as far behind the mirror as you are in front of it.
a virtual image is any image that…..
is formed by rays that do not actually pass through the location of the image.
when u look in the mirror, the image u see is…..
……an inverted reflection of the real object