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Which type of reflection occurs when light hits a rough surface?
Which type of reflection occurs when light hits a rough surface?
What is the definition of reflection in the context of light waves?
What is the definition of reflection in the context of light waves?
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 is the orientation of the incident ray, reflected ray, and normal to the surface?
What is the orientation of the incident ray, reflected ray, and normal to the surface?
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What happens to the wavelength and frequency of light during reflection?
What happens to the wavelength and frequency of light during reflection?
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What is the application of reflection in telescopes and microscopes?
What is the application of reflection in telescopes and microscopes?
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What is the purpose of reflection in lighting fixtures and optical fibers?
What is the purpose of reflection in lighting fixtures and optical fibers?
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What is the characteristic of reflected light that may change depending on the surface properties?
What is the characteristic of reflected light that may change depending on the surface properties?
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Study Notes
Reflection
Definition Reflection is the change in direction of a light wave when it hits a surface and bounces back.
Types of Reflection
- Specular Reflection: Occurs when light hits a smooth surface, resulting in a mirror-like reflection.
- Diffuse Reflection: Occurs when light hits a rough surface, resulting in a scattered reflection.
Laws of Reflection
- The Angle of Incidence is Equal to the Angle of Reflection: The angle at which light hits a surface is equal to the angle at which it is reflected.
- The Incident Ray, Reflected Ray, and Normal are Coplanar: The incident ray, reflected ray, and normal to the surface all lie in the same plane.
Characteristics of Reflected Light
- Wavelength and Frequency Remain Unchanged: The wavelength and frequency of the reflected light are the same as the incident light.
- Intensity and Amplitude May Change: The intensity and amplitude of the reflected light may be different from the incident light, depending on the surface properties.
Applications of Reflection
- Mirrors and Optics: Reflection is used in mirrors, telescopes, and microscopes to manipulate light.
- Lighting and Illumination: Reflection is used to control and direct light in various applications, such as lighting fixtures and optical fibers.
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Test your understanding of reflection, including its definition, types, laws, characteristics, and applications in physics. Learn about specular and diffuse reflection, the laws of reflection, and how it is used in optics and lighting.
