Reflection Flashcard 1

Front

What is reflection?

Back

Bouncing of light

Front

What is the name of the surface that reflects light well?

Back

Smooth and shiny surface

Front

Which of these is an example of a good reflector? Options: Mirror, Wood, Cloth, Paper

Back

Mirror

Front

What do we call the light that hits a surface?

Back

Incident ray

Front

What do we call the light that bounces off a surface?

Back

Reflected ray

Front

True or False: The angle of incidence is always equal to the angle of reflection.

Back

True

Front

What tool do we use to measure angles in reflection experiments?

Back

Protractor

Front

What is the name of the imaginary line drawn at 90° (right angle) to the reflecting surface?

Back

Normal line

Front

If a beam of light hits a mirror at an angle of 30°, at what angle will it reflect?

Back

30°

Front

Which one is NOT an example of reflection?

Back

A ball bouncing off a wall