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The document explains the concepts of light reflection, including the Law of Reflection, which states that the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection. It distinguishes between specular reflection, which occurs on smooth surfaces creating clear images, and diffuse reflection, which occurs on rough surfaces resulting in unclear images. Additionally, it includes examples and activities to illustrate these principles.

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PS Reflection of Light

The document explains the concepts of light reflection, including the Law of Reflection, which states that the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection. It distinguishes between specular reflection, which occurs on smooth surfaces creating clear images, and diffuse reflection, which occurs on rough surfaces resulting in unclear images. Additionally, it includes examples and activities to illustrate these principles.

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REFLECTION

OF LIGHT
LEARNING COMPETENCY
Describe how the propagation of light,
reflection, and refraction are explained by
the wave model and the particle model of
light.
Reflection of Light

• The light bounces as it strikes a surface is


called reflection, as a result, it enables us
to see images being reflected from a
surface.
• As the light approaches a reflecting surface,
it obeys the Law of Reflection
LAW OF REFLECTION
• The incident ray is a light
ray approaching the
surface or mirror that
creates an angle of
incidence (i) with the
Normal line (N) which is
an imaginary line drawn
perpendicularly from the
point of incidence on the
surface or mirror
LAW OF REFLECTION

• On the other side of


the Normal (N) line is
the reflected ray that
leaves the surface or
mirror.
LAW OF REFLECTION

• The distance between


the reflected ray and
the Normal line is
called the angle of
reflection (r)
LAW OF REFLECTION

• Therefore, the normal


(N) line divides the
incident ray and
reflected ray into two
equal angles.
LAW OF REFLECTION

• That the angle of


reflection is equal to
the angle of
incidence
LAW OF REFLECTION

• The incident rays,


reflected rays, and the
normal line all lie on
the same plane.
LAW OF REFLECTION

• Mathematical representation:
θr = θi
• Remember: The Law of reflection is always
observed regardless of the orientation of the
surface.
LAW OF REFLECTION

• The figure above shows different reflecting surfaces


with varying orientations.
• You will notice that the incident ray will always have
the same angle as the reflected ray relative to the
imaginary normal line.
How to draw a light ray reflection diagram?
2 types of Reflection
Diffuse vs. Specular Reflection
• Mirrors have a very smooth surface that give
individual rays of light in the same surface
orientation.
• Thus, when you look into a mirror, you can see
a clear image of yourself.
Diffuse vs. Specular Reflection
• However, mirrors are not the only type of
material that demonstrates a reflection of light
Specular Reflection
• Smooth surface bounces light in one direction
creating a clear and vivid reflection of the
image
Diffuse Reflection
• A rough surface reflects light in various
directions due to the uneven orientation of the
surface, which will result in a hazy or unclear
image of the object.
EXAMPLE 1
• Night driving on a wet asphalt road becomes
difficult due to glare produced by headlights of
incoming vehicles.
EXAMPLE 1
• This is because the rough surface was filled with
rainwater making the surface smooth, instead of a
diffuse reflection, a more concentrated beam of light
produces specular reflection.
EXAMPLE 2
• Photography also takes
advantage of specular
and diffuse reflection in
taking images of a
subject. .
EXAMPLE 2
• A picture of a beautiful
mountain being reflected
in the calm and still
water is a classic
example.
KEY POINTS
1. The assumption that light travels in a straight line is
the basis of the Ray model of light.
2. The straight-line path traversed by light is called a ray.
3. A light ray approaching the surface is incident ray
while the light leaving the surface is called reflected
ray.
4. The normal line is the imaginary line drawn from the
point of incidence perpendicular to the surface that
bisects the diagram into two equal parts.
KEY POINTS
5. The angle an incident ray makes with the normal is
called the angle of incidence.
6. The angle the reflected ray makes with the normal is
called the angle of reflection
7. The Law of Reflection states that the angle of
incidence is equal to the angle of the reflected ray
The mathematical representation of the law of
reflection is θr = θi
KEY POINTS
8. Diffuse reflection is when light is incident upon a
rough surface and is reflected in many directions
creating a hazy and not so clear image of the object.
9. Specular reflection occurs when light is incident
upon a smooth surface and angle is reflected on the
same angle creating a clear and precise image of the
object.
10.Mirrors are good example of reflecting devices.
11.The image is formed because of reflection.
ACTIVITY 1
Two plane mirrors are positioned perpendicular to each
other as shown below. A ray of light is incident to mirror
1 with an angle of incidence of 56˚. This ray was then
reflected and stroke mirror 2.
ACTIVITY 1
What is the angle of reflection in
mirror 1? _______________
What is the angle of incidence in
mirror 2? _______________
On the diagram use a ruler to
draw the reflected ray in mirror 2.
What is the angle of reflection in
mirror 2? _____________________
ACTIVITY 2
Here, you have a plane mirror and a point image. Draw
the ray diagram to show how our eyes see point objects.

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