Reflection of Light

Reflection of Light

5.2

Reflection of Light

When we look in the mirror, we can see our image formed on the mirror. This phenomenon is called light reflection
The light is actually reflected towards the mirror, and the mirror in turn reflects the image towards the eyes.

Reflection of light phenomenon

Image on water surface

Image on floor tile

Image on metal surface

Applications of reflection of light

Mirrors reflect light from face to eyes

Side mirrors allow viewing of objects behind and on the side of the car

The navy can see objects that are on the surface of the sea from inside a submarine using a periscope. Two mirrors in the periscope reflect light from obstructed objects toward the observer's eye.

Ray diagram

If the surface is smooth and flat (such as a mirror), the reflected light will be even
If the surface is rough, the reflected light will be uneven