What are the laws of reflection of light? 10.1 Plane mirror
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the laws of reflection of light specifically in the context of plane mirrors. It involves the fundamental principles of how light interacts with surfaces and the formation of images, particularly in mirrors.
Answer
The angle of incidence equals angle of reflection; all rays lie in the same plane.
The laws of reflection state that the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection, and the incident ray, reflected ray, and the normal at the point of incidence all lie in the same plane.
Answer for screen readers
The laws of reflection state that the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection, and the incident ray, reflected ray, and the normal at the point of incidence all lie in the same plane.
More Information
In addition to the laws of reflection, when a light ray strikes a plane mirror, it produces a virtual and erect image behind the mirror.
Tips
A common mistake is misunderstanding the law that all rays and the normal must lie in the same plane. Visualizing or drawing diagrams can help avoid this error.
Sources
- Laws of Reflection: Definition, Types, Diagrams, differences, Uses - byjus.com
- State the laws of reflection of light - Vedantu - vedantu.com
- Reflection of Light - Definition, Laws, Types, FAQs - GeeksforGeeks - geeksforgeeks.org
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