Reflection of Light Quiz

Reflection of light is when light rays change direction after encountering a surface or other boundary that does not absorb the energy of the radiation.

Specular reflection is when light reflects off a polished surface, such as a mirror, perfectly reflecting any light bouncing off of it.

Diffuse reflection is when light reflects from a rough surface, causing the light rays to scatter in different directions.

The law of reflection states that light reflects from a smooth surface at the same angle as it hits the surface.

Reflection of light is important because it is the basis for vision. People see objects because they either give off light or they reflect light from another source.

The law of reflection states that when light reflects off a plane surface, the angle of incidence will be equal to the angle of reflection.

Specular reflection, or regular reflection, describes when light reflects off a polished, plane surface. Specular reflection obeys the law of reflection, the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection.

When light is incident on a rough surface, it undergoes diffuse reflection. Each ray of light follows the law of reflection, but surface roughness causes the rays to be reflected at many different angles.

Multiple reflections occur when light reflects in two mirrors at an angle. The number of images formed depends on the angle between the mirrors.

A person looking at their reflection in the mirror is an example of reflection of light.