Reflection Flashcards

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1
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What are light waves also called?

A

Light rays

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What is specular reflection?

A

A mirror’s smooth shiny surface allows each light ray to reflect at the same angle. giving a clear reflection

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What is diffuse reflection or diffuse scattering?

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Rough surfaces are dull so light rays are scattered. (reflected in different directions)

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4
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What is the law of reflection?

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Angle of incident = angle of reflection
Angle i = angle of r

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Where is the angle of incident and angle of reflection always measured between?

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Between the light ray and the normal.

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What is the normal?

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Line at a right angle (90°)

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Draw the diagram and label it

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Shiny side of mirror/ dull side of mirror, normal, Reflected light ray (angle r) –<— and incident light ray (angle i) —>–

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