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REFLECTION OF

LIGHT
SCIENCE 9
Objectives
• Define reflection of light
• Differentiate reflected ray and incident ray, angle of
incidence and angle of reflection
• Give the Laws of Reflection
• Value the importance of reflection through examples
• Illustrate the laws of reflection and solve problems using
these laws
LIGHT
Light, or Visible Light, commonly refers
to electromagnetic radiation that can be
detected by the human eye. Light can
also be described in terms of a stream
of photons, massless packets of energy,
each travelling with wavelike properties
at the speed of light.
PROPERTIES OF LIGHT
Light travels in straight lines:

Laser
PROPERTIES OF LIGHT
Light travels VERY FAST – around
300,000 kilometers per second.

At this speed it can go


around the world 8 times in
one second.
PROPERTIES OF LIGHT
Light travels much faster than sound. For
example:

Thunder and lightning start at


the same time, but we will see
the lightning first.
PROPERTIES OF LIGHT
We see things because they reflect
light into our eyes:

Homework
Luminous and non-luminous objects
A luminous object is one that produces light.
A non-luminous object is one that reflects light.
Luminous objects Reflectors

-The Sun -The Moon


- Lamps - Mirrors
- Lights - People
- Lasers - Objects
- Campfires
Shadows
Shadows are places where light is “blocked”:
Rays of
light
Out of the Darkness
-If the light source is small compared to the size of the object,
then the shadow will be SHARP
-If the light source is of comparable size to the object, then the

shadow will be “fuzzy”. The dark inner region is called the UMBRA;
the grey region is called the PENUMBRA.
Properties of Light summary
1) Light travels in straight lines
2) Light travels much faster than sound
3) We see things because they reflect
light into our eyes
4) Shadows are formed when light is
blocked by an object
Reflection of Light
A line perpendicular to the
surface at the point of incidence
is called the normal.
Normal

Mirror
Reflection of Light
The ray that strikes the surface
is called the incident ray.
Normal

Incident ray

Mirror
Reflection of Light
The ray that rebounds from the
surface is called the reflected
ray.
Normal

Incident ray
Reflected ray

Mirror
Reflection of Light
Normal

Incident ray Reflected ray


Angle of Angle of
incidence reflection

Mirror
Reflection of Light
Normal

Incident ray Reflected ray

Angle of Angle of
incidence reflection

Mirror
Types of Reflection
There are two types of reflection.

Reflection from smooth


surfaces is called REGULAR OR
SPECULAR REFLECTION.
Types of Reflection
There are two types of reflection.
Rough, dull surfaces have a
diffuse reflection.
Diffuse reflection is when
light is scattered in different
directions
• Diffuse reflection is more common than regular
reflection.
• The walls, ceiling , floors, and most of the object
inside the rooms, except the mirrors, are rough
surfaces and hence scatter the light incident upon
them.
• Without regular reflection, we would not be
able to see our image in a mirror.
• A glossy page of books makes it difficult to read
since it causes regular reflection and produces
glare.
• Night driving is easier when the road is dry.
The Law of Reflection

The same !!!

Angle of incidence = Angle of reflection


The Law of Reflection
2. The incident ray, the normal, and the reflected ray
lie on the same plane.

In the same plane


!!!
ANSWER:
ANGLE OF INCIDENCE = 15 DEGREES
ANGLE OF REFLECTION = 15 DEGREES
A ray of light is approaching a set of three mirrors as
shown in the diagram. The light ray is approaching the first
mirror at an angle of 45 – degrees with the mirror surface.
Trace the path of the light ray as it bounces off the mirror.
Continue tracing the ray until it finally exists from the mirror
system. How many times will the ray reflect before it finally
exits?
STEP INDRAWING A
REFLECTED RAY

45* 45*
1. Draw a Normal. 45* 45*
2. Measure the Angle of
Incidence .
3. Draw the Angle of
Reflection.
4. Draw the Reflected Ray.

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