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it reflects back since mirror is a opaque surface .this phenomenon of bouncing back of light is called reflection.

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When a light ray hits a mirror what rules does it follow?

When light hits a mirror, it either reflects onto another mirror, or bends and travels until it hit an opaque object.


How does an image get to be reflected in a mirror?

When light hits an object, it bounces off and travels in all directions. Some of this light enters our eyes, allowing us to see the object. When this light hits a mirror, it reflects off the mirror's surface and back towards our eyes, creating the reflection of the image.


What is the beam of light that travels towards the mirror called?

The beam of light that travels towards the mirror is called the incident ray.


When light hits a mirror?

When light hits a mirror, it usually bounces off it.


How long does it take for light to produce a reflection off a mirror?

Light travels at a speed of approximately 186,282 miles per second in a vacuum. When it hits a mirror, it bounces back almost instantly, so the time it takes for light to produce a reflection off a mirror is practically negligible and happens in less than a nanosecond.


What is the name of the ray of light that hits a mirror?

The ray of light that hits a mirror is called the incident ray.


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.


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 happen to the light when its hits the mirror?

When light hits a mirror, it is reflected back with the same angle as it hit the mirror. This is known as the law of reflection. The angle of incidence (incoming light) is equal to the angle of reflection (reflected light).


What will a mirror always do to light?

A mirror will always reflect light. It bounces off the mirror's surface at the same angle it hits it.


When a light hits a mirror it will reflect at how many degrees?

When a light hits a mirror, it will reflect at an angle equal to the angle at which it hit the mirror. This is known as the law of reflection, which states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.