Reflection of Light in Plane Mirrors

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to the activity of comparing angles of incidence and reflection in plane mirrors, providing definitions and clarifications for better understanding.

Angle of Incidence

The angle between the incident ray and the normal at the point of incidence on a mirror.

Angle of Reflection

The angle between the reflected ray and the normal at the point of reflection on a mirror.

Normal

A line drawn perpendicular to the surface of a mirror at the point where the incident ray strikes.

Incident Ray

The incoming ray of light that strikes the mirror.

Reflected Ray

The outgoing ray of light after it reflects off the mirror.

Plane Mirror

A flat reflective surface that reflects light according to the laws of reflection.

Protractor

An instrument used to measure angles.

Ray Box

A device used to produce rays of light for experiments involving reflection.

Trial

An individual run of an experiment, here referring to different angles of incidence used during the activity.

Reflected Light

Light that bounces off a surface, such as a mirror.