Question

Reflection of light at plane surfaces class 10 with examples

Answer 1

Reflection of light is the bouncing back of the ray of light in the same medium.

The image formed is virtually and erect

Laterally inverted

At equal distance from the mirror

Answer 2

Reflection of light in a plane surface is called smooth reflection.

This essentially takes place when the surface is smooth and polished.

The focus and intensity of the image will be more and it leads to the glare effect.

Examples of smooth reflection :

• reflection from a plane smooth mirror.

• reflection from a polished glass.

• reflection from a convex lens.

• reflection from polished metal .