Basics of Light Reflection

Front

Reflection of Light

Back

Bouncing back of light rays

Front

Incident Ray

Back

Incoming light ray

Front

Reflected Ray

Back

Outgoing light ray after reflection

Front

Normal Line

Back

Perpendicular to surface at point of incidence

Front

Angle of Incidence

Back

Angle between incident ray and normal

Front

Angle of Reflection

Back

Angle between reflected ray and normal

Front

Law of Reflection

Back

Angle of incidence = Angle of reflection

Front

Specular Reflection

Back

Reflection from smooth surface

Front

Diffuse Reflection

Back

Reflection from rough surface

Front

Mirror

Back

Example of specular reflection