Topic 5 Reflection of Light Light has particle characteristics and behaves like waves. It is a member of the electromagnetic spectrum.

contents  Reflection of Light  Refraction of Light  Total Internal Reflection  Lenses  Chapter Review  Reflection of Light  Refraction of Light  Total Internal Reflection  Lenses  Chapter Review

The characteristics of the image formed in the plane are: image on mirror reflection of light 1. virtual (cannot be formed on a screen) 2. upright (not inverted) 3. same size as object 4. same distance behind the mirror as the object is in front 5. laterally inverted 1. virtual (cannot be formed on a screen) 2. upright (not inverted) 3. same size as object 4. same distance behind the mirror as the object is in front 5. laterally inverted

ray diagrams and images reflection of light plane mirror imageobject

reflection of light plane mirror image object Exercise A B observer A’ B’ Reflecting surface Drawing a cone of light for the point A