Waves Properties and Reflection Flashcards
1
Q
All waves can be…
A
reflected
refracted
diffracted
2
Q
Reflection of light allows us…
A
to see objects as light bounces off them into our eyes
3
Q
Angle of incidence is
A
the light ray
4
Q
Angle of reflection is
A
the reflected light ray
5
Q
the normal is
A
an imaginary line that’s perpendicular to the surface
6
Q
Angle of incidence =
A
Angle of relection
7
Q
When a light travelling in the same direction reflects from an uneven surface…
A
the light reflects off at different angles (eg. a piece of paper)
8
Q
When a light travelling in the same direction reflects from an even surface…
A
then its all reflected at the same angle and you get a clear reflection (eg. shiny mirror)
