The Law of Reflection Video Tutorial
The Law of Reflection Video Tutorial introduces the vocabulary of reflection (incident ray, reflected ray, angle of incidence, and angle of reflection) and describes and illustrates the law of reflection. The application of the law of reflection to the viewing of images in plane mirrors is explained. Some examples of the use of geometry principles combined with the law of reflection are discussed. The video lesson answers the following question:
- What is the law of reflection for light bouncing off of surfaces like mirrors?
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