Reflection of Light

Reflection of Light

Reflection happens when light bounces off a surface. This is how you can see yourself in a mirror or catch the glare from shiny metal. When light hits a smooth surface, it reflects in a clear and predictable way. When light hits a rough surface, the reflection scatters in man...

Mirrors reflect light very well, which is why you can see your image in them.

Reflection happens when light bounces off a surface instead of being absorbed or passing through.

The image you see in a mirror isn’t a real object; it’s a copy created by light rays bouncing back to your eyes.

When the surface is smooth, like still w...