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light that is not completely absorbed or transmitted by the object there are 2 types: regular and diffuse
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| Define: regular reflection |
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when light hits a smooth surface (ex: plane mirror) forms a clear image
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| Define: diffuse reflection |
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when light hits a rough surface forms a fuzzy image light is scattered in many directions
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What is the law of reflection? |
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| the angle of incidence = the angle of reflection |
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What does a convex mirror do to images? |
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makes the image appear smaller and farther away ex: car side-view mirror |
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What does a concave mirror do to images? |
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makes the image appear larger ex: make-up mirrors |
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