Long Answer Type Questions.
3. What is reflection of light? Draw a labelled diagram showing reflection of
Write the characteristics of image I formed by a plane mirror MM, of object
O as shown in figure.
Answers
Answer:
Reflection is the change in direction of a wavefront at an interface between two different media so that the wavefront returns into the medium from which it originated. Common examples include the reflection of light, sound and water waves.
Explanation:
This is the first part
Answer:
3. Reflection is when light bounces off an object. If the surface is smooth and shiny, like glass, water or polished metal, the light will reflect at the same angle as it hit the surface. This is called specular reflection.
Explanation:
the other answer
(i) Plane mirror forms an erect image.
(ii) It forms a virtual image.
(iii) Size of the image is same as that of the object.
(iv) Image is formed at the same distance behind the mirror as the object stands in front of it.
(v)Image formed is a laterally inverted image i.e., right hand side of the object seems to be the left hand side and vice-versa.
