Reflection of light by 2E3 Huang Yue

What is reflection ???????
The bouncing of light off a mirror surface is called reflection.

Types of reflection?????
There are two types of reflection --regular reflection , diffuse reflection.
--When a parallel beam of light hits a smooth surface,it would be reflected as a parallel beam .This is called regular reflection.

--When a beam of light hits a rough surface,the individual rays are reflectedin different directions,then no image formed .This types of reflection is called diffuse reflection.

Uses of reflection of light,examples?

Uses of plane mirrors -----
—— the rear of a view mirror of a car can helps to see traffic behind the car.
——plane mirrors on walls makes a room brighter.
——people use plane mirrors to check their appearance.

Uses of curved mirrors----
——security mirrors are used in shops.
——blind corner mirrors helped driver to see objects around the corner.
——a concave mirror is used to reflect light into microscope.

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