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Science
Quarter 2 – Module 12:
Reflection of Light
in a Plane Mirror

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Science – Grade 10
Quarter 2 – Module 12: Reflection of Light in a Plane Mirror

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Self-Learning Module
for Junior High School Learners

Science 10
Quarter 2 – Module 12
Reflection of Light
in a Plane Mirror

Predict the qualitative

characteristics (orientation, type,
and magnification)
of images formed by plane and
curved mirrors and lenses.

(S10FE-IIg-50)

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 Quarter 2
MODULE

12 REFLECTION OF LIGHT
IN A PLANE MIRROR

BEGIN !

Plane mirror can be found almost everywhere. It is typically made of glass with
a shiny metal backing that reflects all the light that strikes it. When a mirror reflects
light, it forms an image. An image is a copy of an object that is formed by reflection .

This module will help you understand

different concepts and experiences
enduring activities.

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YOUR TARGET !

1. Explain the law of reflection.

2. Compare the actual height, width and the distance from the mirror of the object
with that of the image formed by the plane mirror.
3. Describe the image formed by plane mirror.

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 TRY THIS !

Task: Think and Pick

Directions: Read and analyze each statement carefully and choose the letter of the
correct answer.

1. When light hits a smooth surface, it is _______________.

A. bent around corners
B. polarized
C. reflected
D. refracted

2. The image in a plane mirror is always

A. erect but reversed
B. erect but not reversed
C. inverted but reversed
D. inverted but not reversed

3. What kind of image is formed by a plane mirror?

A. real image
B. virtual image
C. multiple image
D. none of these

4. Which of these is NOT the property of an image formed by a plane mirror?

A. The image obtained is virtual
B. The image is laterally inverted.
C. The image is erect.
D. The size of the image is smaller than the size of the object.

5. When the image of an object is seen in a plane mirror, the distance from the
mirror to the image depends on ____.

A. the wavelength of light used for viewing.

B. the distance from the object to the mirror.
C. the distance of both the observer and the object to the mirror.
D. the size of the image

Hi! Hopefully you get well in the test.

Please check your answers at the
answer key section. No reason to
worry if you got a low score, this
means that you can learn more things
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from this module.

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 DO THIS!

Activity: MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL

THE MAN IN THE MIRROR

Suri, “Look in the Mirror

Cartoons” 2020, Retrieved from https://stream-
training.com/0496052/496073

Instruction: Stand in front of a plane mirror.

1. Is there a reflection of light in the mirror? ___________________

2. What did you see when you look at the mirror? ______________

3. Is your image exactly the same in size as you are? _____________

4. Raise your right hand. What hand does your image raise? _________

5. Is your image erect or inverted? _______

6. Is it real or virtual? _______

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 EXPLORE

Activity: My Image and Me

Directions: Analyze the nature of image formed by a plane mirror.

Source: CBSE,”Nature of Image Formed by a

Plane Mirror-Light”, December22,2015, Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Poq3u7BFhqk

1. What is the size of image formed by a plane mirror?

__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________

2. What type of image is formed by plane mirrors?

__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________

3. Where is the image of an object in a plane mirror?

__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________

4. Compare the distance of the man to the mirror and the distance of his image
from the mirror.
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________

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 KEEP THIS IN MIND!

When light hits a smooth surface, light is reflected and an image is formed. An
image is a copy of an object formed by reflection. Reflection is the bouncing off light
rays when it hits a surface like a plane mirror. When we look at a mirror or any polished
metal or a still pool of water we can see our images because these objects are image
reflecting objects.
There are two types of images formed by reflecting surfaces. They are real and
virtual images. Real image is always inverted and is formed by actual rays of light. It
appears in front of the mirror and can be projected on the screen. Virtual image is
always erect and formed by apparent rays of light. Virtual image appears behind the
mirror.

Properties of an image formed by plane mirror

• The image obtained is virtual.
• The image is erect.
• The size of the image is same as the size of the object.
• The distance between the image obtained is same as the distance between the object
from the mirror.

Reflection of Light/Class 8, Light. Retrieved from

https://www.google.com/search?q=free+image+of+law+of+reflection&tbm=isch&chips=q:free+image+of+law+of+reflection,online_chips:i
ncident&hl=en&ve

The ray of light approaching the mirror represented by an arrow is

called incident ray. This incident ray touches the mirror and the mirror sends this ray
of light back. The ray of light which leaves the mirror and is represented by an arrow
pointing away from the mirror is called the reflected ray .An imaginary line that can
be drawn perpendicular to the surface of the mirror is the normal line. The angle
formed between the incident and normal is called angle of incidence and the angle
formed between the reflected ray and normal is called angle of reflection. The angle
of incidence and reflection are always measured from the normal and not from the
mirror. If the angle of incidence is 30 0then the angle of reflection will also be
300.Reflection of light follows the laws of reflection.

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LAWS OF REFLECTION

Angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.

The incident ray, normal and the reflected ray all lie in the same plane

Source: Tom Henderson,”The Law of Reflection”,

August 2019. Retrieved from
https://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/refln/Lesson-1/The–LawofReflection

APPLY WHAT YOU

HAVE LEARNED

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Activity: How Do I Look?

Directions: Analyze the given pictures below and answer the questions that follow.
A. B.

Demonstration Mirror, Concave. Retrieved Who’s that handsome cat? Retrieved from
fromhttps://www.pasco.com/products/lab-apparatus/light- https://cheezburger.com/6572917760
and-optics/ray-optics/se-7573

1. Which of the given pictures show an image on a plane mirror? _________

2. Which of the mirrors has an image that is erect and virtual? _________

3. Consider the diagram below. Which one of the angles (A, B, C, or D) is the angle
of incidence? ______ Which one of the angles is the angle of reflection? ______

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 4.. A ray of light is incident towards a plane mirror at an angle of 30-degrees with the
mirror surface.
What will be the angle of reflection? __________________
What will be the angle of incidence? __________________

5.. What is the relationship between the angles of incidence and reflection?
Source: Tom Henderson,”The Law of Reflection”,
August 2019, https://www.physicsclassroom.
com/class/refln/Lesson-1/The –Law of Reflection

You are done!

Congratulations!
Hoping you enjoy and gained
knowledge from the given tasks.

REFLECT

Sharing and Wanting Time:

I have learned that________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
I want to know more about___________________________________________
_________________________________ _______________________________

REINFORCEMENT

To deepen what you have learned in this module, accomplish the following tasks:
1.Light is incident upon the surface of a mirror at an angle of 500..
Sketch the reflection of the ray.
2. You can watch a video about Reflection of Light through this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt-SG7Pn8UU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwBK_cXUTZI

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 WORD LIST

The following terms are used in this module.

image a reproduction of an original object through the use of light
mirror any polished surface that exhibits reflection
Real image image appears in front of the mirror( could be projected onto a screen)
Reflection bouncing back of light from a surface
Virtual image an image formed by light that does not come from the image location
image appears behind the mirror

ASSESS WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED

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1.What law states that angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection?
A. Law of Inertia C. Law of Acceleration
B. Law of Reflection D. Charles Law
2. If you stand three feet in front of a plane mirror, how far away would you
see yourself in the mirror?
A. 1.5 ft B. 3 ft C. 6 ft D. 12 ft
3. Which of the following best describes the image formed by a plane mirror?
A. virtual, inverted and enlarged
B. real, inverted and reduced
C. virtual, upright and the same size as object
D. real, upright and the same size as object
3. When the image of an object is seen in a plane mirror, the distance from
the mirror to the image depends on _____.
A. the wavelength of light used for viewing.
B. the distance from the object to the mirror.
C. the distance of both the observer and the object to the mirror.
D. the source of light.
5. All of these are properties of an image formed by a plane mirror except
A. The image obtained is virtual.
B. The image is erect.
C. The size of the image is bigger than the size of the object
D. The distance between the image obtained is same as the distance
between the object from the mirror.

Congratulations!
I hope you got all the
correct answers.
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 ANSWER KEY

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1. C 1. Yes 1.the same size as the object

2. A 2. my own image 2.virtual image
3. B 3. YES
3.behind the mirror
4. D 4. the left hand
5. B 5. erect 4.The distance of the man from the
6. virtual mirror is the same as the distance of
his image from the mirror.
Apply what you have learned Assess What You have Learned
1. B 1. B
2. B 2. C
3. The angle of incidence is angle 3. C
C angle B is the angle of reflection. 4. B
0
4. 60 5. C
0
60
5. The angle of reflection is equal
to the angle of reflection

REFERENCES

Acosta, H. et al. 2015 Science 10 Learners Material (5th Edition) Department of

Education.

Tom Henderson. The Law of Reflection .Retrieved from

https://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/refln/Lesson-1/The-Law-of-
Reflection

Image Reflection by a Plane Mirror . Retrieved from

https://courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-physics/chapter/mirrors/

Plane Mirror: Characteristics of Images-mirrors. Retrieved from

https://byjus.com/physics/plane-mirrors/

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