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What are dynamic mirrors?
Dynamic mirrors are mirrors that can change their shape or orientation in response to external stimuli such as electric current or temperature changes. They are often used in applications such as laser systems, adaptive optics, and automotive rearview mirrors to control the direction of reflected light.
What happens to the direction of light when matter reflects light?
the light changes direction.
How do mirrors change the direction of a light beam?
Mirrors change the direction of light by reflecting it off their surface. When light hits a mirror, it bounces off at an angle that is equal to the angle at which it hit the mirror. This phenomenon is known as reflection.
Can the direction of a ray of light be changed?
Sure; mirrors, lens, prism, change of medium.
How do i change a direction of a light beam?
To change the direction of a light beam, you can use mirrors or lenses to reflect or refract the light in the desired direction. Adjusting the angle of the mirror or lens will change the direction of the light beam. Alternatively, you can physically move the light source or the object the light is reflecting off of to change the direction of the beam.
Why does light change direction when it hits things?
Light changes direction when it hits a shiny surface
Light which bounces off the surface of an object is called?
When light changes direction as it passes through a boundary.
Compare how mirrors and lenses affect light rays?
Mirrors, such as plane mirrors, reflect light rays back in the same direction. Lenses, on the other hand, refract light rays by bending them as they pass through, converging or diverging them depending on the shape of the lens. Both mirrors and lenses can alter the path of light rays to create images.
What does refraction do to objects?
it changes the direction of light
What is an instrument with small mirrors pieced together to create a larger clearer image?
A kaleidoscope is an instrument with small mirrors pieced together to create a larger, clearer image. As light enters the kaleidoscope, it reflects off the mirrors to create intricate patterns and designs that change as the instrument is turned.
Where might you see reflection?
You might see reflection in mirrors, glass surfaces, calm bodies of water, and polished metal surfaces. Reflection occurs when light bounces off a surface and changes its direction.
Which structure of the eye changes the direction of light?
The most imortant part of the eye that changes the direction of light is the LENS, though the cornea does do a little of the inital focusing.
