Difference between revisions of "Reflection"
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: [[Specular Reflection]] happens from a shiny surface and makes an [[image]] (you can see a 'reflection'). | : [[Specular Reflection]] happens from a shiny surface and makes an [[image]] (you can see a 'reflection'). | ||
: [[Diffuse Reflection]] happens from a dull surface and is how we see all [[object]]s. | : [[Diffuse Reflection]] happens from a dull surface and is how we see all [[object]]s. | ||
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| + | |[[File:ReflectionGlass.png|center|200px]] | ||
| + | |[[File:Fabric.png|center|200px]] | ||
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| + | | style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:center;" |[[Specular Reflection]] from the [[glass]] makes an [[image]] of the [[sky]] in the [[glass]]. | ||
| + | | style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:center;" |[[Diffuse Reflection]] from the [[fabric]] is how [[light]] gets from the [[fabric]] to our [[eye]]s to see it. | ||
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Revision as of 10:33, 18 October 2018
Key Stage 2
Meaning
Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.
About Reflection
- Reflection can be specular or diffuse.
- Specular Reflection happens from a shiny surface and makes an image (you can see a 'reflection').
- Diffuse Reflection happens from a dull surface and is how we see all objects.
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| Specular Reflection from the glass makes an image of the sky in the glass. | Diffuse Reflection from the fabric is how light gets from the fabric to our eyes to see it. |