Law of Reflection Flashcards

Law of Reflection

• Describes the behavior of light when it encounters a reflective surface.
• States that the angle at which light strikes (angle of incidence) equals the angle at which it rebounds (angle of reflection).

Angle of Incidence

• Defined as the angle between the incoming light ray and the normal (a perpendicular line) to the surface at the point of contact.
• A critical factor in determining how light interacts with reflective surfaces.

Angle of Reflection

• Defined as the angle between the reflected light ray and the normal at the surface.
• Always equal to the angle of incidence according to the Law of Reflection.

Test your understanding of the Law of Reflection with these flashcards. Learn about the angles of incidence and reflection, and how they relate to each other in the context of light. Perfect for students looking to grasp fundamental optics concepts.