General Science Optics Flash Card Set 934944

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Reflection

The law of reflection specifies how waves, including light waves, bounce off of surfaces. Specifically, the angle of incidence of the approaching wave is equal to the angle of reflection of the reflected wave as measured from a line perpendicular (90°) to the surface.

incidence, reflection

When light is reflected, the angle of ___________ of the approaching wave is equal to the angle of ___________ of the reflected wave.