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They are reflected at the angle of incidence.
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What happens to the light rays as they hit the mirror at an angle?
they are reflected at an equal opposing angle on a first-surface mirror. on a second surface (bathroom mirror) they are also reflected, but some are absorbed/disbursed by impurities and inconsistencies in the glass.
What the affects the angle at which the suns rays hit earth?
The light from the sun travels in a straight line, and we can assume the light rays to be parellel. The angle of incidence on the earths rounded surface depends on where you are on the earth and what time it is. Mid-day on the equator and the rays would hit the ground straight on. Further to the north or south, or later/earlier in the day and the light rays would hit at more of angle. The rays would also have to penitrate more of the earths atmosphere as the angle increases, which takes more `strength` out of the sun.
Which angle hits a mirror or glass block?
The angle does not hit anything! A ray of light hits a mirror or glass block and the angle that the ray makes with the vertical at the point of contact is the angle of incidence.
Why does a tree in the path of sunlight create a shadow instead of the light spreading around the tree?
Light travels in straight lines and therefore some will hit the tree. Where this happens a shadow (absence of light) is created behind the tree.
What happens if you fly a kite by a power line?
Probably nothing but if the kite happens to hit an are of the wire which is unprotected you may get a shock.
Describe what happen to parallel light rays hitting in a concave mirror?
describe what happens to parallel light rays when they hit a concave mirror
What happens to parallel rays of light when they reflect from a concave mirror?
They would bounce off the mirror and become nonparallel going off at whatever angle they hit the mirror at, in different directions.
Do light rays reflect or refract when they hit a concave mirror?
refracts light waves
What happens to the light rays as they hit the mirror at an angle?
they are reflected at an equal opposing angle on a first-surface mirror. on a second surface (bathroom mirror) they are also reflected, but some are absorbed/disbursed by impurities and inconsistencies in the glass.
What happens to parallel light rays hitting a convex mirror?
Due to the positive curvature of a convex mirror, when parallel light rays hit the mirror, they are reflected outward (they diverge). As such, convex mirrors are often used for security in convenient stores and other places...because they allow for a wide area to be reflected in the mirror, allowing you to see a wide area when you look at the mirror.
What happens it light when it strikes in plane mirror?
It is reflected at the same angle it hit the mirror at
What happens when parallel rays of light hit a rough or bumpy surface?
what occurs when parallel rays of light hit a rough or a bumpy surface
Do light rays reflect or refract when they hit a convex mirror?
A convex mirror has the same type of curve as the bottom of a spoon - it bulges out. Mirrors reflect.
What happens to light rays when they hit an object?
They are reflected or absorbed. nope.. they are Refracted
What happens to the light rays when they hit the specimen?
They are reflected, refacted, or absorbed by the specimen.
What happens when parallel rays of light hit a smooth surface?
Regular reflection happens.
What happens to the light when it strikes a plane mirror?
Light is an electromagnetic wave and as with all waves when they hit a smooth reflective surface such as a mirror they reflect which means they bounce off at 90 degrees. Light = incident ray Light reflected = reflective ray
