All waves exhibit different behaviors when they interact with different types of matter.
Reflection
Reflection is the bouncing back of a wave when it meets a surface or object that does not absorb the entire wave’s energy.
- All types of waves can be reflected.
Light Reflection
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Angle of Incidence = Angle of Reflection
On a plane mirror the angle of reflection is always the same as the angle of incidence. The angle of incidence is the angle the light wave strikes the surface or medium.
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- Reflection is the bouncing back of waves.