P1.3.2 Reflection Flashcards
The image in a mirror is?
virtual
The image in a plane mirror is the same distance behind the mirror as the
object
The ray that hits a mirror is called?
the incident ray
The ray that reflects from a mirror is called?
The reflected ray
The imaginary line at 90o to the mirror is called?
the Normal
The angle between the incident ray and the normal is called?
The angle of incidence
The angle between the normal and the reflected ray is called?
The angle of reflection
The angle of incidence is equal to the?
angle of reflection
The law of reflection tells us
Angle of incidence = angle of reflection
The point at which light hits a mirror is called the point of?
incidence
Reflection from a smooth surface is called
specular reflection
Reflection from a rough surface is called?
diffuse reflection
reflection from a smooth mirror is ?
specular reflection
The incident ray hitting a mirror is at an angle of 45o to the normal . What is the angle of relection?
The angle of reflection is 45o