Light and Reflection Answer Key
Study how light reflects off surfaces and how mirrors form images.
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How Light Behaves
Q1.What's the law of reflection?
The angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection - light bounces off at the same angle it hits.
Q2.What's the difference between regular and diffuse reflection?
Regular reflection is off smooth surfaces (like mirrors) where light bounces in one direction. Diffuse reflection is off rough surfaces where light scatters.
Mirrors and Images
Q3.What kind of image does a flat mirror make?
A virtual image - same size as the object, upright, and appears to be behind the mirror.
Q4.What's a concave mirror?
Q5.What's a convex mirror?
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