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    The document summarizes key concepts about light reflection and images formed by plane mirrors. It discusses how light reflects according to the laws of reflection, forming real or virtual images. Real images can be projected on a screen while virtual images appear behind the mirror. Ray diagrams are used to demonstrate how light rays reflect and where images form, with the image appearing inverted in a plane mirror. Plane mirrors have practical applications like bathroom mirrors and rearview mirrors in vehicles.

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    The document summarizes key concepts about light reflection and images formed by plane mirrors. It discusses how light reflects according to the laws of reflection, forming real or virtual images. Real images can be projected on a screen while virtual images appear behind the mirror. Ray diagrams are used to demonstrate how light rays reflect and where images form, with the image appearing inverted in a plane mirror. Plane mirrors have practical applications like bathroom mirrors and rearview mirrors in vehicles.

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    The document summarizes key concepts about light reflection and images formed by plane mirrors. It discusses how light reflects according to the laws of reflection, forming real or virtual images. Real images can be projected on a screen while virtual images appear behind the mirror. Ray diagrams are used to demonstrate how light rays reflect and where images form, with the image appearing inverted in a plane mirror. Plane mirrors have practical applications like bathroom mirrors and rearview mirrors in vehicles.

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    10.2 - Reflection of Light

    Recall: Light can be absorbed reflected or


    transmitted

    Therefore all materials are transparent,


    translucent, or opaque

    Light properties and reflection Regardless if the source of light, all light b
    eaves the same
    -a reflection is the change in the direction of a
    light ray when it bounces off a surface.
    Smooth shiny surfaces like calm water,
    mirrors, glass and even polished metal allow
    you to see an image
    An image is a reproduction of an object
    produced by an optical device like a mirror

    Light will always travel in a straight line if its


    moving through the same medium

    The medium is the substance through which


    light travels
    Ray Tracing and Fermat’s Principle Ray diagrams are used to demonstrate the
    behavior of light by representing the direction
    light is traveling

    Basic terminology of a ray diagram:

    Incident ray: rat of light that travels from a


    light source toward a surface

    Angle of incidence: the angle between the


    incident ray and the normal

    Normal: a line that is perpendicular to a


    surface where a ray of light meets the surface

    Reflected ray: a ray that begins at the point


    where the incident ray and the normal meet

    Angle of reflection: the angle between the


    reflected ray and the normal in a ray diagram

    Fermat's principle states that light will always


    follow the path between two points that takes
    the least amount of time

    1. The incident ray, reflection ray, and


    the normal always lie on the same
    plane
    2. When light reflects off a surface, the
    angle of incidence equals the angle of
    reflection

    Light and Matter Ray diagrams can help explain why the
    brightness of a light changes with distance
    The more rays that reach your eyes, the
    brighter the object appears

    Diffuse Reflection

    Many surfaces appear smooth but actually


    aren't

    Because of the uneven surface, light rays are


    scattered in many directions but they still
    obey the laws of reflection

    Most objects are made of rough surfaces. If


    this didn't happen indoor lighting wouldn't be
    effective

    Optical Images An image is the representation of an object


    formed by the interaction of light rays

    4 characteristics: size, attitude, location, type\

    Real images: mirrors can produce images


    that can be projected on a screen a real
    image is always inverted and appears in front
    of the mirror

    Virtual image: mirrors can also produce


    images that cannot be projected on a sc reen.
    A virtual image is always upright and appears
    behind the mirror

    Images in Plane Mirrors

    Plane mirrors are mirrors with flat reflective


    surfaces

    Whe objects are viewed through mirrors a


    virtual image is produced on the surface of
    the mirror. The image seems to be coming
    from behind the mirror
    Our brains assume that the light has travelled
    in a straight line and thus sees the object
    behind the surface of a mirror

    On ray diagrams the virtual image is drawn


    behind the reflective surface with dashes rays
    emitting from it

    Drawing Images in Plane Mirrors: Step 1:

    Step 2:

    Step 3:

    Step 4:

    Summary of Images in Plane Mirrors (Using SALT)


    Plane mirrors continued….

    Applications of Plane Mirrors: Bathroom mirrors


    Rearview mirrors
    periscope

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