Exploring the Science of Light Reflection

What is reflection?

• The scattering of light

• The absorption of light

• The bouncing of light

• The bending of light

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Which of the following objects can be seen due to reflection?

• The Sun

• A mirror

• A light bulb

• A glowing LED

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What is the ray of light called that comes directly from the light source?

• Incident ray

• Refracted ray

• Reflected ray

• Scattered ray

What is the ray of light called that bounces off a mirror?

• Refracted ray

• Incident ray

• Scattered ray

• Reflected ray

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What is the normal line in the context of reflection?

• A line perpendicular to the surface

• A line that bisects the angle of incidence

• A line parallel to the surface

• A line at a 45-degree angle to the surface

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What is the angle between the incident ray and the normal called?

• Angle of deviation

• Angle of incidence

• Angle of refraction

• Angle of reflection

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What is the angle between the reflected ray and the normal called?

• Angle of reflection

• Angle of deviation

• Angle of refraction

• Angle of incidence

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What tool can be used to measure the angles of incidence and reflection?

• Caliper

• Protractor

• Ruler

• Compass

According to the law of reflection, how do the angles of incidence and reflection compare?

• Angle of incidence is always greater

• They are always different

• Angle of reflection is always greater

• They are always equal

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What is the main takeaway from the law of reflection?

• Light bends when it hits a surface

• Light is absorbed by surfaces

• The angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection

• Light scatters in all directions

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