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The virtual image that seems to be behind the mirror is of the same size of the object from where the rays come from. The distance between the object and the mirror is the same distance between the mirror and the virtual image. The most notable difference is that the virtual image is reversed
Mirrors have a very smooth surface with very few irregularities - unlike the surface of say paper - which may feel smooth to the touch but in fact is a very irregular surface if seen under a microscope. Light hitting an irregular surface is scattered in all directions so no image can be formed. Light hitting a mirror is reflected in the same order that it strikes the mirror - so an ordered reflection of the object is seen as a clear image.
We see objects in a mirror, because a mirror, when hit by particles of light called photons, reflects the photons back to us and some reach, and enter, our eyes. Photons that hit a rough surface will bounce off of the surface in a haphazard manner, while those that hit a smooth surface, such as a mirror, only bounce off of the surface at the same angle at which they hit the object. The scientific term for this phenomenon is reflection.
Not all smooth surfaces reflect photons back to us, even though, technically, they should bounce back at the same angle at which they hit the surface. This exception to the rule results, because some smooth surfaces absorb the light particles hitting them, making it impossible for them to bounce back.
Another apparent exception to this rule is that, although our bodies are rough, uneven surfaces, off of which light bounces at random angles, our images reflect off of a mirror. The reason for this apparent contradiction is simply that when we stand in front of a mirror, some, but not all, of the light particles bouncing off of us will hit the smooth surface of the mirror. The ones that do reflect our images back to our eyes at exactly the same angle at which they hit the mirror.
In other words, photons that bounce off of any part of our bodies and hit the mirror reflect back to our eyes from only one place on the mirror, and at only one angle. It follows that each point on our bodies that reflects back to our eyes from one point on the mirror produces an image in the mirror. All of the images together make up our reflections, like it or not. And remember that mirrors don't lie!
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What is physics in mirror?
Mirror is often used to see our reflection, it can also refract light whenever it is put under the ray of light abd lastly, we all know that everything here on earth is affected by gravity and mirror is not an exception
What are the properties of light reflection?
Light reflection involves bouncing back of light rays off a surface. It obeys the laws of reflection, which include angle of incidence being equal to angle of reflection, and the incident ray, reflected ray, and normal all lying in the same plane. Reflection can be specular (mirror-like) or diffuse (scattered).
Are laws of reflection true in case of irregular reflection?
The laws of reflection are based on the reflection of light from a smooth, flat surface. In the case of irregular reflection, where the surface is rough or uneven, the laws of reflection may not hold true as the angle of incidence may not be equal to the angle of reflection. Irregular reflection results in scattering of light in multiple directions.
Define reflection of light. state the laws of reflection.?
Reflection of light is the bouncing back of light rays off a surface. The laws of reflection are: 1) The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection, and 2) The incident ray, the reflected ray, and the normal to the surface all lie in the same plane.
Differentiate regular reflection from irregular reflection?
1.Regular Reflection takes place only on a smooth and higly polished surface.Eg. Mirror 2.Regular reflection has application of laws of reflections. 1. Irregular(diffuse) reflection takes place on irregular surfaces , with high no. of grooves. Eg. walls 2. Laws of reflection do not apply in irregular relfection.
What is physics in mirror?
Mirror is often used to see our reflection, it can also refract light whenever it is put under the ray of light abd lastly, we all know that everything here on earth is affected by gravity and mirror is not an exception
Laws of reflection by a plane mirror?
angle of incidence is equal to angle of reflection.
What is diffusing reflection?
When the rays of light do not follow the laws of reflection, then this type of reflection is called diffused reflection.
What are the properties of light reflection?
Light reflection involves bouncing back of light rays off a surface. It obeys the laws of reflection, which include angle of incidence being equal to angle of reflection, and the incident ray, reflected ray, and normal all lying in the same plane. Reflection can be specular (mirror-like) or diffuse (scattered).
Are laws of reflection true in case of irregular reflection?
The laws of reflection are based on the reflection of light from a smooth, flat surface. In the case of irregular reflection, where the surface is rough or uneven, the laws of reflection may not hold true as the angle of incidence may not be equal to the angle of reflection. Irregular reflection results in scattering of light in multiple directions.
Define reflection of light. state the laws of reflection.?
Reflection of light is the bouncing back of light rays off a surface. The laws of reflection are: 1) The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection, and 2) The incident ray, the reflected ray, and the normal to the surface all lie in the same plane.
Differentiate regular reflection from irregular reflection?
1.Regular Reflection takes place only on a smooth and higly polished surface.Eg. Mirror 2.Regular reflection has application of laws of reflections. 1. Irregular(diffuse) reflection takes place on irregular surfaces , with high no. of grooves. Eg. walls 2. Laws of reflection do not apply in irregular relfection.
Does diffused reflection mean failure of the laws of reflection?
No, diffused reflection does not mean a failure of the laws of reflection. Diffused reflection occurs when light rays are scattered in different directions upon hitting a rough surface, but the angles of incidence and reflection still obey the law of reflection.
Does diffused reflection mean the faliure of the laws of reflection?
No, it means that certain conditions are not fulfilled, so the law simply doesn't apply. Alternately, you can consider diffuse reflection as lots of small pieces of surface, each of which reflects the incoming light ray in a different reflection.
What is an everyday example of reflection and refraction?
Reflection . . . -- looking at yourself in a mirror -- turning on the light in the room in order to see the floor -- seeing the moon in the sky Refraction . . . -- putting on your glasses in order to see more clearly -- the pencil looks like it's bent when you stick one end of it in water -- the weather radar is aimed slightly UP in order to see a storm 100 miles away
Will focal length of a plane mirror change when placed in water?
Nope.. because mirror doesn't forms images by following laws of refraction they follows laws of reflection. consider a plane immersed in the liquid, obviously beam of light will bend(refraction of the liquid) but when it reaches the surface it simply reflects back(laws of reflection) thus the condition will be again satisfied Angle i=Angle r. only in case of lens it changes(By lens maker's formula)
Why is reflection of light similar to bouncing a ball?
Reflection of light is similar to bouncing a ball because both involve the concept of elasticity. When light waves hit a smooth and polished surface, like a mirror, they bounce off at equal angles, similar to how a ball bounces off a hard surface. This behavior is governed by the law of reflection, just like the behavior of a bouncing ball is governed by the laws of physics.
