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How does the angle of how the wave hits the surface compare to the angle at which it reflects off the surface?
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∙ 11y ago
They are equal. Angle of incidence = Angle of reflection. This is the second law of reflection.
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How does the angle at which light hits a mirror compare to the angle at which it leaves the mirror?
The angle is the same but on the other side of the perpendicular to the surface of the mirror at the point at which the light hits the mirror.
At what angle does a light ray reflect off a mirror?
It reflects at like 45 degrees I think. No, it reflects off at the same angle it hits the mirror. If the light wave hits the mirror at a 30o angle on the left side, it will reflect off at a 30o angle on the right side. Scientists usually measure these angles from an imaginary line perpendicular to the mirror at the point where the light wave hits the reflecting surface; sounds awkward, but it makes the math easier.
If light hits a mirror at an angle it reflects back at?
If light hits a mirror at an angle it reflects back at you but it will make the image look bigger or smaller (if the mirror is concave or convex). If it is a flat plane mirror the image is the same but if your holding something it will be on the opposite side
What is the rule for a reflection?
When a light ray hits a surface at an angle (called the angle of incidence) and all or part of it is reflected at an angle (called the angle of reflection), the law of reflection states: the angle of reflection equals the angle of incidence. The angle is measured from an imaginary line drawn perpendicular to the surface at the point the ray hits the surface. what the hecka i dont understand this crap i hate math
When is the angle of incidence in the greatest?
Angle of incident is greatest when the light rays is almost parallel to the surface it hits.
Is the law of reflection when light hits a surface at an angle it reflects at the left angle?
The law of reflection states that when an object bounces off a flat surface, the angle it at which it hits the surface will be equal to the angle at which it bounces away.
What is the simple law that applies when light hits a relecting surface?
When a beam of light strikes a reflective surface it reflects, angle of incidence = angle of reflection
How does the angle at which light hits a mirror compare to the angle at which it leaves the mirror?
The angle is the same but on the other side of the perpendicular to the surface of the mirror at the point at which the light hits the mirror.
What Reflects the light in the direction it hits the surface?
mirror
At what angle does a light ray reflect off a mirror?
It reflects at like 45 degrees I think. No, it reflects off at the same angle it hits the mirror. If the light wave hits the mirror at a 30o angle on the left side, it will reflect off at a 30o angle on the right side. Scientists usually measure these angles from an imaginary line perpendicular to the mirror at the point where the light wave hits the reflecting surface; sounds awkward, but it makes the math easier.
If light hits a mirror at an angle it reflects back at?
If light hits a mirror at an angle it reflects back at you but it will make the image look bigger or smaller (if the mirror is concave or convex). If it is a flat plane mirror the image is the same but if your holding something it will be on the opposite side
What is the rule for a reflection?
When a light ray hits a surface at an angle (called the angle of incidence) and all or part of it is reflected at an angle (called the angle of reflection), the law of reflection states: the angle of reflection equals the angle of incidence. The angle is measured from an imaginary line drawn perpendicular to the surface at the point the ray hits the surface. what the hecka i dont understand this crap i hate math
What causes earth's seasons?
The way heat energy reflects off of Earth because of the angle at which it hits
Of a wave hits a smooth surface at an angle of incidence of 40 degrees the angle of reflection is?
40 DEGREES
If a wave hits a smooth surface at an angle of incidence at of 40 degrees the angle of reflection is?
40 degrees
When is the angle of incidence in the greatest?
Angle of incident is greatest when the light rays is almost parallel to the surface it hits.
What causes the different seasons on Earth?
The way heat energy reflects off of Earth because of the angle at which it hits
