Evans SPH 3U1

Physics Grade 11

Unit 3: Light and Optics

Note 2: Reflection and Plane Mirrors

Reference: Chapter 10.4

Terminology:

Wavefronts and Wave Rays

Normal - reference line perpendicular to a surface

Incident Ray and Reflected Ray

Reflection:

- angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.. Angles are drawn between the normal and incident or reflected ray.

Images:

Real Image - can be captured on a screen (i.e. pinhole camera)

Virtual Image - cannot be captured on a screen (i.e. mirrors)

Drawing Ray Diagrams for a Plane Mirror:

1) Draw a reference line (normal) half way between the object and the viewing eye

2) Draw at least two light rays to get a reasonable image

        i)    and ii)

3) Extend the rays behind the mirror.

For plane mirror reflections

- the image appears behind the mirror.

- the image is reversed (lateral inversion) but right side up

- the same size as the object

Complete 14-2 Handout

Review Questions page 345 # 4, 6, 16, 19, 25ac, 29, 33, 38, 40

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