Exploring Reflected Light
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Exploring Reflected Light
Spot the reflection
When light reaches a surface, the surface may send some of that light back. Smooth, shiny surfaces usually make a clear reflection; rough surfaces scatter light in many directions.
- Light passes through a surface.
- Light bounces off a surface.
- Light disappears when it touches an object.
- Light changes into sound.
- Clean mirror
- Polished metal hubcap
- Rippled water
- Rough concrete
- Smooth car window
Aim the beam
A light ray that travels towards a surface is called the incident ray. The ray that bounces away is the reflected ray. On a flat mirror, the angle of reflection equals the angle of incidence, measured from an imaginary line at right angles to the mirror.
- It stays in exactly the same direction.
- It changes direction as the incoming ray changes, following the mirror’s reflection rule.
- It always travels straight back to the torch.
- It bends through the mirror.
Use reflection in real life
Reflection helps people see objects and can also redirect light. Think about how surfaces and the direction of light matter in each situation.
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