Difference between revisions of "Reflection"
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===Meaning=== | ===Meaning=== | ||
− | [[Reflection]] is when | + | [[Reflection]] is when a wave bounces off a surface. |
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===About Reflection=== | ===About Reflection=== | ||
+ | : All [[wave]]s can be '''reflected'''. | ||
+ | : The [[reflection]] of [[sound]] is called an echo. | ||
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: [[Reflection]] can be [[Specular Reflection|specular]] or [[Diffuse Reflection|diffuse]]. | : [[Reflection]] 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. | ||
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+ | ===The Law of Reflection=== | ||
+ | : The Law of '''reflection''' states that the [[Angle of Incidence|angle of incidence]] is equal to the [[Angle of Reflection|angle of reflection]]. |
Revision as of 11:21, 18 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.
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
- 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.
The Law of Reflection
- The Law of reflection states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.