Optics: Reflection-Mirrors; Total Internal Reflection

Front

What is the ray that bounces off the mirror called?

Back

Reflected Ray

Front

What type of reflection occurs when light reflects off a rough surface?

Back

Diffuse reflection

Front

What type of mirror is curved outward and causes light rays to diverge?

Back

Convex mirror

Front

What type of image is formed by a converging mirror when the object is placed beyond the focal point?

Back

Inverted, smaller, real.

Front

What is the principle that states the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection?

Back

Law of Reflection

Front

What type of image is formed by a concave mirror when the object is placed between the focal point and the mirror?

Back

Upright, larger, virtual.

Front

What is the term for the angle between the incident ray and the normal line?

Back

Angle of Incidence

Front

What is the term for the angle between the reflected ray and the normal line?

Back

Angle of Reflection

Front

What happens to light when it passes from a denser medium to a less dense medium at a certain angle?

Back

Total Internal Reflection occurs.

Front

What is the term for the boundary between two different media?

Back

Interface