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The angle between the ray and the perpendicular to the mirror (NOT the mirror itself), at the point where the ray hits the mirror is called the angle of incidence.

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How do angles of light entering and leaving a mirror compare?

The angle formed from the ray approaching the mirror and the normal (imaginary line that's perpendicular to the mirror) is equal to the angle formed by the reflected ray and the normal. See link below for "Image"... In this image, angle I and angle R are equal


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.


A ray of light strikes a mirror the angle formed by a incident ray and the reflected ray measures 90 degrees.what are the measurements of the angle of incidence and the angle of reflection?

yes.


What is the angle of something is the angle at which light hits a mirror?

angle of incidence


What is a line of reflection?

A line of reflection is a reflected line, often off of a mirror. If a flashlight sends a beam of light at a mirror (the light is called the incident beam), the angle at which it hits the mirror will equall the angle at which the reflected beam of light (called the reflected beam), exits the mirror. This is called the Law of Reflection. This is why light is reflected from a mirror at the same angle at which light struck its surface. A line of reflection is a reflected line, often off of a mirror. If a flashlight sends a beam of light at a mirror (the light is called the incident beam), the angle at which it hits the mirror will equall the angle at which the reflected beam of light (called the reflected beam), exits the mirror. This is called the Law of Reflection. This is why light is reflected from a mirror at the same angle at which light struck its surface.

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The angle formed by a light ray coming into a mirror is?

VIERRA! The angle of incidence.


How are images formed in a mirror?

Images are formed in a mirror through the reflection of light rays. When light rays hit a mirror, they bounce off at the same angle they hit the mirror, creating a virtual image that appears to be behind the mirror.


How are images formed in a mirror?

Images are formed in a mirror through reflection of light. When light rays from an object fall on a mirror, they bounce off it at an angle equal to the angle of incidence, creating a virtual image that appears behind the mirror. The image appears to be the same size and distance as the object in front of the mirror.


How do angles of light entering and leaving a mirror compare?

The angle formed from the ray approaching the mirror and the normal (imaginary line that's perpendicular to the mirror) is equal to the angle formed by the reflected ray and the normal. See link below for "Image"... In this image, angle I and angle R are equal


What is the angle between the mirror and the normal?

The angle between the mirror and the normal is called the angle of incidence. It is the angle formed between the incident ray (incoming light ray) and the normal (a line perpendicular to the surface of the mirror) at the point of incidence.


How does a plane mirror affect light?

A plane mirror reflects light without changing its properties. The angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection, and the image formed is virtual and laterally inverted.


How does a light ray change when it strikes a flat mirror?

When a light ray strikes a flat mirror, it reflects off the mirror at the same angle it hit the mirror but in the opposite direction. This process is called specular reflection. The incident angle equals the reflected angle, and the image formed is virtual and upright.


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 happens to a beam of light when you shine it on mirror?

When you shine a beam of light on a mirror, the light is reflected off the mirror's surface. The angle of incidence (the angle at which the light beam hits the mirror) is equal to the angle of reflection (the angle at which the light beam bounces off the mirror). This is known as the law of reflection.


What happens when light strikes a mirror?

When light strikes a mirror, it is reflected back at the same angle it hit the mirror, following the law of reflection. The angle of incidence (the angle at which the light beam strikes the mirror) is equal to the angle of reflection (the angle at which the light beam bounces off the mirror).


What happens when a ray of light hits a mirror?

When a ray of light hits a mirror, it gets reflected off the mirror's surface at the same angle that it approached the mirror. This is known as the law of reflection. The angle of incidence (the angle at which the light ray hits the mirror) is equal to the angle of reflection (the angle at which the reflected ray leaves the mirror).


What happens when light from a torch hits a mirror?

When light from a torch hits a mirror, most of the light gets reflected back in a predictable manner due to the smooth surface of the mirror. The angle of incidence (angle at which the light hits the mirror) equals the angle of reflection (angle at which the light bounces off the mirror). This reflection of light allows us to see our reflection in the mirror.