Distinguish between regular and irregular reflection.

Distinguish Between

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A smooth and polished surface causes regular reflection while a rough and unpolished surface causes irregular reflection.

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Chapter 6: Light - Exercise [Page 261]

Chapter 6 Light
Exercise | Q 25 | Page 261

What is meant by lateral inversion of an image in a plane mirror ? Explain it with the help of a diagram.

A light ray is incident normally on a plane mirror. What is the direction of reflected ray? Show it on a diagram.

The diagram in Figure shows a point object P in front of a plane mirror MM₁.

(a) Complete the diagram by taking two rays from the point P to show the formation of its image.

(b) In the diagram, mark the position of eye to see the image.

By geometrical construction, find the position of the image in the following figure.

Which of the following is the best reflector of light?

The light ray gets _______ when it falls on any polished surface.

The light falling on the mirror is called as ______ and the light reflected is called reflected ray.

What kind of surface reflects light?