Consider a light ray from a fish that emerges into the air with angle α as shown on the left. Now consider this same light ray originating from the fish going through glass before emerging into the air at angle β, as shown on the right. Which angle is larger: α or β? (Note: the path shown through the glass is illustrative only – you might have to change the slope
Applications Of Reflection Of Light
When a light ray (termed as the incident ray) hits a surface and bounces back (forms a reflected ray), the process of reflection of light has taken place.
Sign Convention for Mirrors
A mirror is made of glass that is coated with a metal amalgam on one side due to which the light ray incident on the surface undergoes reflection and not refraction.
Consider a light ray from a fish that emerges into the air with angle α as shown on the left. Now consider this same light ray originating from the fish going through glass before emerging into the air at angle β, as shown on the right. Which angle is larger: α or β? (Note: the path shown through the glass is illustrative only – you might have to change the slope.
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