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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Normal | Imaginary line that is perpendicular to the mirror |
| Incident ray | The ray that strikes the mirror |
| Refracted ray | The ray that bends after it enters a new medium |
| Snells Law | The law that explains refraction |
| Reflected ray | The ray that bounces back |
| Angle of incidence | Angle between the normal and the ray that strikes the mirror |
| Angle of reflection | Angle between the normal and the ray that bounces back |
| Angle of refraction | Angle between the normal and the ray that bends |