Reflection of Light

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normal line
The ________ at the point of incidence is different for different rays.
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Concave mirrors
________ are used in certain types of astronomical telescopes called reflecting telescopes.
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Specular Reflection
________: the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.
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individual incident
The reflected light from each ________ ray follows the law of reflection.
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Parallel rays of light
________ strike the convex mirror and are reflected outwards.
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Angle of incidence
the angle at which light hits a reflecting surface
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Angle of reflection
the angle at which light bounces off a reflecting surface
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Specular Reflection
the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection
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Diffuse reflection of light
results in light rays reflected at many angles, rather than at just one angle as in the case of specular reflection; angle of incidence is not equal to the angle of reflection
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Reflection of light on a concave mirror
when parallel light rays hit a concave mirror they reflect inwards towards a focal point
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Reflection of light on a convex mirror
when parallel light rays hit a convex mirror they reflect outwards and travel directly away from an imaginary focal point
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In diffuse reflection the normal line at the point of incidence
is different for different rays
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Water is a
reflective surface.
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When the water in a lake or sea is very still,
the reflection of the landscape is perfect, because the reflecting surface is very flat.
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If there are ripples or waves in the water,
the reflection becomes distorted.