light properties Flashcards
1
Q
what is light?
A
a light is an electromagnetic radiation which enables us to see
2
Q
how does light travel?
A
a light has a dual mature of travelling i.e. it can travel either in rays or in particles. A light can travel in vaccum. it always travels in a straight path.
3
Q
what is reflection?
A
the bouncing back of ray of light in the same medium it travelled in a straight line is called reflection.
4
Q
laws of reflection
A
- angle of incidence,normal,angle of reflection all lie in the same plane
2.angle of incidence=angle of reflection