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What is reflection of light?
Bouncing back of light rays when they hit a smooth shiny surface
State the laws of reflection.
Angle of incidence = Angle of reflection; incident ray, normal, and reflected ray are in the same plane
What is a plane mirror?
A flat mirror that forms virtual, erect, and same-size image behind the mirror
What is a real image?
An image that can be formed on a screen — formed by converging light rays
What is a virtual image?
An image that cannot be formed on a screen — formed by diverging light rays. e.g. image in plane mirror
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