This is FALSE.
The incident wave "happens" when you shine the light AT the mirror. THe light that comes back is called the reflected wave.
When you shine a flashlight at a mirror it proves that you are able to turn the flashlight on. The reflection of that light can be used to demonstrate some basic principles of optics, such as that the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection. It proves that the flashlight is in working order, that you are able to direct the light toward the mirror, that the light is reflected by the material at the back of the mirror, that the mirror itself is opaque, and that you have access to a mirror and a flashlight.
A "beam" or "ray" of light would best describe the light that shines from a flashlight.
When a beam of light from a flashlight hits a mirror, it gets reflected off the mirror surface. The angle of reflection is equal to the angle of incidence, following the law of reflection. This results in the beam bouncing off the mirror and changing direction.
An incident ray is the ray of light that shines on a mirror. This is the ray that strikes the mirror's surface.
The mirror in a torch (flashlight) reflects and redirects the light from the bulb in the desired direction, illuminating the darkness. By angling the mirror, you can control where the light shines, allowing you to see better in the dark. The mirror helps maximize the effectiveness of the light source.
When you shine a flashlight at a mirror it proves that you are able to turn the flashlight on. The reflection of that light can be used to demonstrate some basic principles of optics, such as that the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection. It proves that the flashlight is in working order, that you are able to direct the light toward the mirror, that the light is reflected by the material at the back of the mirror, that the mirror itself is opaque, and that you have access to a mirror and a flashlight.
Those two angles are equal.
A "beam" or "ray" of light would best describe the light that shines from a flashlight.
When a beam of light from a flashlight hits a mirror, it gets reflected off the mirror surface. The angle of reflection is equal to the angle of incidence, following the law of reflection. This results in the beam bouncing off the mirror and changing direction.
An incident ray is the ray of light that shines on a mirror. This is the ray that strikes the mirror's surface.
The mirror in a torch (flashlight) reflects and redirects the light from the bulb in the desired direction, illuminating the darkness. By angling the mirror, you can control where the light shines, allowing you to see better in the dark. The mirror helps maximize the effectiveness of the light source.
If it has light, the flashlight is working.
it reflects
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The reflected light ray that shines away from a mirror is called the "incident ray." It represents the path taken by light as it approaches and then reflects off the mirror surface.
The angle of incidence, which is the angle between the incoming light ray and the normal (perpendicular) to the mirror, is always equal to the angle of reflection, which is the angle between the reflected light ray and the normal. This relationship is described by the law of reflection.
Shining a flashlight on a mirror in a dark place will reflect the light back towards the source, creating a brighter and more focused beam of light. The mirror will redirect the light waves without scattering them, maximizing the illumination in the direction of the flashlight.