Reflection of Light
1. Draw the reflected ray to complete each ray diagram. Remember to use a ruler and a
sharp pencil. In the first example, the normal has been drawn for you.
2. Complete the sentences by choosing the correct words from the box below.
Key Words
diffuse distorted equal reflected
rough scattered smooth specular
When light reaches a surface, such as a mirror, it is off
the surface in a single direction. This is called reflection. The angle of
reflection is to the angle of incidence.
If the light is reflected off a surface, it is in all
directions. This is called reflection. This type of reflection produces a
image, or no image at all.