Reflection Flashcards

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1
Q

Luminous objects emit what?

A

Light

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2
Q

Objects that are NOT luminous are only visible when what?

A

That object is hit by light rays (light bounces off that object and enter the eye)

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3
Q

What id reflection?

A

When light bounces off a surface

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4
Q

Do light rays travel in a straight line?

A

Yes

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5
Q

What is the angle of reflection?

A

It is formed between the refelcted ray and the normal

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6
Q

What is the normal?

A

An invisible line perpendiculer to the reflective surface

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7
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Is the angle of incidence equal to the angle of incidence?

A

Yes

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