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The angle of incidence of a light ray = the angle of reflection. Also, when light is incident on a medium of higher density than the current medium (e.g. a glass mirror in air) then the wave undergoes a 180 degree phase shift. If the surface is rough and bumpy, then the rays are scattered about all over the place. I hope this answers your question, i dont know how detailed an answer you wanted.
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What is bouncing back of light waves?
Reflection.
When light waves hit a rough surface they create what type of reflection?
When light waves hit a rough surface they create a diffuse reflection. This means that the waves spread out in different angles.
What is reflection with examples?
Reflection is the bouncing back of light waves. Some examples are a mirror, and water. :)
Reflection occurs when light strikes and then?
When the light waves strikes an object and bounces off
What is it called when light waves bounce off matter?
It's called "reflection".
What happens when there is reflection in light waves?
That means that the light waves rebound, and change direction.
Differentiate regular reflection from diffuse reflection?
Regular Reflection= Happens when light reflects off a smooth surface. Diffuse Reflection= Happens when light reflects off a rough surface. Reflection= The bouncing of waves, off a surface or and object
What is reflection of light waves?
Yes.
What is bouncing back of light waves?
Reflection.
When light waves hit a rough surface they create what type of reflection?
When light waves hit a rough surface they create a diffuse reflection. This means that the waves spread out in different angles.
What is the meaning of reflection relating to waves?
Refracted light.
One difference between reflection and refaction of light waves is the?
In reflection, the light waves travel within the same media and maintains the same speed but in refraction light waves travel through a different media and so their speed changes.
What is reflection with examples?
Reflection is the bouncing back of light waves. Some examples are a mirror, and water. :)
Reflection occurs when light strikes and then?
When the light waves strikes an object and bounces off
Can light be reflected and refrated at the same time?
Reflection happens when light waves bounce on a reflective surface. Refraction occurs when light wave bends through two different mediums. If you can see through a window and see your image at the same time, it due to both refraction and reflection.
What is it called when light waves bounce off matter?
It's called "reflection".
Describe how the reflection of light waves enables you to see your image in the mirror.?
The light then reflects off the mirror into the eyes.
