Reflection Flashcards

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It is the bouncing back of a light ray/wave when it hits a shiny, smooth surface. Change in direction of a light ray.

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Reflection

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He discovered the theory/reflection of light

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Thomas Young

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This says that the Angle of Incidence is equal to the Angle of Reflection

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Law of Reflection

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It is a flat reflective surface. We use this in our everyday lives.

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Plane Mirror

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It is a mirror that bulges inward.

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Concave Mirror

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It is a mirror that bulges outward.

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Convex Mirror

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