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Q: How does light reflect off a smooth surface like a mirror?
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Which smooth surfaces reflect light?

Any smooth surface will reflect light. The better question is "How much light does each kind of smooth surface reflect?"


What is a very smooth surface able to clearly reflect light to form a virtual image?

That surface would be called a "mirror".


What is a smooth shiny surface that is able to reflect light?

shinny surfaces, example mirror.


Why does a mirror reflect light so well?

Because it has a shiny & smooth surface which helps to reflect the light... Take an example of tree. A tree have a rough surface due to which light can be reflect. So All of this depends on the smoothness of surface.. :-)


Does a rough surface reflect light in many directions?

Highly polished, shiny surfaces reflect light the best as they are REFLECTive. White or bright surfaces also reflect light well. Dull, Matt surfaces are the worst reflecters of light


What type of reflection occurs when light bounces off of a SMOOTH surface such as a mirror?

Specular reflection occurs when light bounces off of a smooth surface such as a mirror!


How does a plane mirror reflect light?

amsw2. A mirror, provided it is smooth to below the wavelength of light, will reflect the light in the same way you can see a water wave be reflected from a wall.


How does light reflect off a mirror?

amsw2. A mirror, provided it is smooth to below the wavelength of light, will reflect the light in the same way you can see a water wave be reflected from a wall.


What causes a mirror image?

a mirror... hehe ok ill stop messing around its a light getting reflected off a smooth surface most any smooth surface will reflect something the only thing that can over come a mirrors reflection is light itself and the angle at which it is reflected off (the secret to a one way mirror)


What is said about the way light reflects from the mirror?

it is because a mirror has a smooth surface.


How does light reflect off a plane mirror?

amsw2. A mirror, provided it is smooth to below the wavelength of light, will reflect the light in the same way you can see a water wave be reflected from a wall.


What kind of surface of a metal can light reflect off of?

A smooth shiny surface.