Waves Reflection

When you look into a mirror, what is happening to the light?

• It is increasing in wavelengths.

• It is being refracted.

• It is being absorbed.

• It is being reflected.

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What happens when light hits a shiny or smooth surface?

• It disappears.

• It is refracted.

• It is absorbed.

• It is reflected.

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What is the angle of reflection equal to?

• the angle of refraction

• the angle of incidence

• the angle of absorption

• the angle of light

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What is the angle of incidence?

• the angle at which light bends in water

• the angle at which light hits a surface

• the angle at which light is absorbed by an object

• the angle at which light bounces off a surface

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The following diagram shows a driver who could see the image of a vehicle behind him without turning his back.

Why?

• Light travels in a straight line

• Light is refracted

• Light is reflected

• Light travels in two different mediums

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The following diagram shows the ray diagram when a torch light is torched towards a mirror. Which of the following is the correct reflected ray?

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What can be observed about the spoon?

• The spoon looks bent.

• The water is clearer.

• The water level rises.

• Light is refracted.

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What is the law that states the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection?

• Law of Refraction

• Law of Reflection

• Snell's Law

• Law of Diffraction

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Which of the following surfaces would most likely cause diffuse reflection?

• A polished metal surface

• A smooth glass surface

• A rough wooden surface

• A calm water surface

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In an experiment, a light ray hits a mirror at an angle of 30 degrees to the normal. What is the angle of reflection?

• 15 degrees

• 30 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 60 degrees

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