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| − | : [[Reflection]] can be [[Specular Reflection|specular]] or [[Diffuse Reflection|diffuse]]. | + | : [[Reflection]] of light can be [[Specular Reflection|specular]] or [[Diffuse Reflection|diffuse]]. |
: [[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. | ||
Revision as of 12:10, 19 October 2018
Contents
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. |
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Reflection is when a wave bounces off a surface.
About Reflection
- All waves can be reflected.
- The reflection of sound is called an echo.
The Law of Reflection
- The Law of reflection states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.
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| Specular Reflection from the glass makes an image of the sky in the glass. |
Specular and Diffuse Reflection
- Reflection of light 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 happens from a smooth surface. | Diffuse Reflection happens from a rough surface. |