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What happens to the reflected rays when light reflects off a smooth surface?
What happens to the reflected rays when light reflects off a smooth surface?
- They are absorbed by the surface
- They are parallel (correct)
- They scatter in different directions
- They change color
What is reflection of light?
What is reflection of light?
- The bouncing of light off a surface (correct)
- The bending of light around a corner
- The property of light that allows it to pass through a surface
- The absorption of light by a surface
What is an example of a rough surface?
What is an example of a rough surface?
- A mirror
- A laser beam
- A prism
- Rippled water (correct)
What is the purpose of measuring the angles of incidence and reflection in the practical investigation?
What is the purpose of measuring the angles of incidence and reflection in the practical investigation?
What is the incident ray?
What is the incident ray?
What is the type of reflection that occurs on a smooth surface?
What is the type of reflection that occurs on a smooth surface?
What is the purpose of the normal line?
What is the purpose of the normal line?
What is the result of light reflecting off a rough surface?
What is the result of light reflecting off a rough surface?
What is the relationship between the angle of incidence and the angle of reflection?
What is the relationship between the angle of incidence and the angle of reflection?
What happens to light when it reflects off a surface?
What happens to light when it reflects off a surface?
What is the reflected ray?
What is the reflected ray?
What is the term for being at an angle of 90 degrees to a given line or surface?
What is the term for being at an angle of 90 degrees to a given line or surface?
What is an example of a reflective surface?
What is an example of a reflective surface?
What is the primary difference between a smooth surface and a rough surface in terms of reflection?
What is the primary difference between a smooth surface and a rough surface in terms of reflection?
What can be observed when shining a flashlight at different angles on a mirror?
What can be observed when shining a flashlight at different angles on a mirror?
What is the purpose of the practical investigation with a flashlight and a mirror?
What is the purpose of the practical investigation with a flashlight and a mirror?
What can be inferred from the image shown in the Reflection Comparison diagram?
What can be inferred from the image shown in the Reflection Comparison diagram?
What is the characteristic of the reflection that occurs on a smooth surface like a mirror?
What is the characteristic of the reflection that occurs on a smooth surface like a mirror?
What is the main purpose of the normal line in understanding reflection?
What is the main purpose of the normal line in understanding reflection?
What is the relationship between the angle of incidence and the angle of reflection according to the law of reflection?
What is the relationship between the angle of incidence and the angle of reflection according to the law of reflection?
What is the term used to describe the ray of light that strikes a surface?
What is the term used to describe the ray of light that strikes a surface?
What is the result of the incident ray hitting a smooth surface?
What is the result of the incident ray hitting a smooth surface?
What is the role of the normal line in measuring angles of incidence and reflection?
What is the role of the normal line in measuring angles of incidence and reflection?
What is an example of a situation where reflection of light can create a mirror image?
What is an example of a situation where reflection of light can create a mirror image?
What is the term used to describe being at a 90-degree angle to a given line or surface?
What is the term used to describe being at a 90-degree angle to a given line or surface?
What happens to the direction of light when it reflects off a surface?
What happens to the direction of light when it reflects off a surface?
What is the primary reason for the difference in reflection between smooth and rough surfaces?
What is the primary reason for the difference in reflection between smooth and rough surfaces?
What is the purpose of measuring the angles of incidence and reflection in the practical investigation?
What is the purpose of measuring the angles of incidence and reflection in the practical investigation?
What is the characteristic of the image formed by specular reflection from a smooth surface?
What is the characteristic of the image formed by specular reflection from a smooth surface?
What is the role of the flashlight in the practical investigation?
What is the role of the flashlight in the practical investigation?
What can be inferred about the surface of still water from the Reflection Comparison diagram?
What can be inferred about the surface of still water from the Reflection Comparison diagram?
What is the primary reason why a still lake can act as a mirror?
What is the primary reason why a still lake can act as a mirror?
What is the role of the normal line in measuring angles of incidence and reflection?
What is the role of the normal line in measuring angles of incidence and reflection?
What is the relationship between the angle of incidence and the angle of reflection according to the law of reflection?
What is the relationship between the angle of incidence and the angle of reflection according to the law of reflection?
What happens to the direction of light when it reflects off a surface?
What happens to the direction of light when it reflects off a surface?
What is the purpose of understanding reflection?
What is the purpose of understanding reflection?
What is the characteristic of the normal line?
What is the characteristic of the normal line?
What is the result of the incident ray hitting a smooth surface?
What is the result of the incident ray hitting a smooth surface?
What is an example of a situation where reflection can create a mirror image?
What is an example of a situation where reflection can create a mirror image?
What is the main difference between specular reflection and diffuse reflection?
What is the main difference between specular reflection and diffuse reflection?
In the practical investigation, what is the purpose of shining the flashlight at different angles on the mirror?
In the practical investigation, what is the purpose of shining the flashlight at different angles on the mirror?
What is the characteristic of the surface of still water that allows it to act as a mirror?
What is the characteristic of the surface of still water that allows it to act as a mirror?
What can be observed when light reflects off a rough surface?
What can be observed when light reflects off a rough surface?
What is the purpose of measuring the angles of incidence and reflection in the practical investigation?
What is the purpose of measuring the angles of incidence and reflection in the practical investigation?
