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Reflection

Grade 8: Topic 2 in Light and Optical Systems

AB
Reflectionthe process in which light strikes a surface and bounces back
Normal linea line perpendicular to the surface which light is hitting
Angle of Incidenceangle between normal line and the incidence ray
Incidence RayThe light beam from the source
Angle of ReflectionThe angle between the normal line and the reflection ray
Plane mirrorA mirror with a flat surface
Law of ReflectionAngle of Reflection is equal to Angle of Incidence
PlaneAn imaginary flat surface
Convexwhen a surface 'bulges' out
ConcaveWhen a surface caves in
Smooth SurfacesReflect light uniformly
Rough SurfacesReflect light randomly


Van Nuys High School
Van Nuys, California

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