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Rays of light strike a bumpy road and are reflected.

What can be predicted about the reflected rays?

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Answer;

Each will reflect at an angle equal to its angle of incidence.

Explanation;

  • When light hits a surface or a boundary it bounces of the surface a phenomenon called reflection, which is a property of waves. Reflection occurs such that the incidence angle is equal to the angle of reflection.
  • Reflection of light depends on whether the surface is smooth or rough. When the light hits a smooth surface it bounces off the surface and all the rays of light moves in the same direction, this type of reflection is called specular reflection.
  • On the other hand , when right rays hits a rough surface the rays bounces off the surface and the rays move in different directions, a type of reflection called diffuse reflection.


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