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Reflection
LC Physics Optics
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Incident Ray | Ray of light moving toward the mirror |
| Reflected Ray | Ray of light moving away the mirror |
| Normal | A line at Right Angles to the surface |
| Incident Angle | Angle between the normal and the incident ray |
| Reflected Angle | Angle between the normal and the Reflected Ray |
| Real Image | An image formed by the actual intersection of light rays |
| Virtual Image | An image formed by the apparent intersection of light rays |
| Reflection | The bouncing of light from a surface |
| Regular Reflection | Reflection from a smooth polished surface |