What is Reflection of Light?
The bouncing back of light from the reflected surface is known as the reflection of light. there are certain laws that a ray obeys through which reflection of light occurs.
There are two main Laws of Reflection:
- The angle of incidence (∠ i) is equal to the angle of reflection(∠ r) Mathematically, (∠ i = ∠ r).
- All three rays i.e. the incident ray reflected ray, and the normal at the point of incidence, all lie in the same plane.
Reflection of Light at Plane Surface
Reflection of Light at Plane Surfaces occurs whenever a ray of light strikes or falls over a smooth or polished surface and gets strikes back. In simple words, the ray of light approaching or striking any surface results in the reflection of the light. the ray of light which approaches the reflecting surface or incident over it is known as an incident ray and the ray which reflects back after the strike is known as a reflected ray. If a perpendicular is to be drawn between the incident and reflected rays on the reflecting surface, it is known as a Normal. Let’s Learn more about the Reflection of Light on Plane Surfaces and the Reflection on a Plane Mirror in this article!
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