What happens when light reflects off a mirror?
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What happens when light reflects off a mirror?
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A mirror is an excellent reflector because it has a very smooth surface. Mirrors are made out of a very thin sheet of glass that has a shiny coating on the back, typically made of silver. It's because of light reflection that we can see our image when we look into a mirror.
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View this answerWhen light reflects off a mirror, it bounces back at the same angle at which it hit, producing a clean, sharp image. When light waves hit a smooth...
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Chapter 26 / Lesson 11Read about the reflection of light. Understand what is reflection of light and what is the law of reflection. Learn about the formula for the law of reflection and different types of reflection with examples.