Reflection

When a wave is reflected from a surface, the angle of the reflection is equal to the angle of incidence.

• Law of Reflection

• Interference

• Normal

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What is the law that states the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection?

• Law of Reflection

• Law of Refraction

• Snell's Law

• Fermat's Principle

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Which of the following surfaces would cause diffuse reflection?

• Polished mirror

• Smooth water surface

• Rough wall

• Glass window

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In a periscope, how many reflections occur for the light to travel from the object to the observer's eye?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

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What happens to the speed of light when it reflects off a surface?

• Increases

• Decreases

• Remains the same

• Varies randomly

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Which instrument uses the principle of reflection to measure angles?

• Protractor

• Sextant

• Thermometer

• Barometer

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

• Diffuse reflection

• Specular reflection

• Scattered reflection

• Refracted reflection

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Which of the following is an example of specular reflection?

• Light reflecting off a lake

• Light reflecting off a mirror

• Light reflecting off a wall

• Light reflecting off a book

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What is the angle between the incident ray and the reflected ray if the angle of incidence is 30 degrees?

• 30 degrees

• 60 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 120 degrees

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Which of the following materials would cause the most reflection of light?

• Black cloth

• White paper

• Silver foil

• Clear glass

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