Reflection of Light Through a Plane Mirror

Reflection of Light Through a Plane Mirror

Reflection

When light rays travelling through a medium reaches the boundary of another medium, they turn back to the first medium.

The process of turning back of light into the same medium is called a reflection of light.

Laws of Reflection of Light

The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.

Laws of Reflection of Light

Laws of Reflection of Light

Angle of Incidence

The angle between normal and incident ray is known as angle of incidence. It is denoted by letter i.

Angle of Reflection

The angle between normal and reflected ray is known as angle of reflection. It is denoted by letter r.

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