Reflection of light
Core concepts and learning points for this section:
Syllabus Points
Core
- 3.2.1.1 Define and use the terms normal, angle of incidence and angle of reflection
- 3.2.1.2 Describe the formation of an optical image by a plane mirror and give its characteristics, i.e. same size, same distance from mirror, virtual
- 3.2.1.3 State that for reflection, the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection; recall and use this relationship
Supplement
- 3.2.1.4 Use simple constructions, measurements and calculations for reflection by plane mirrors www.cambridgeinternational.org/igcse 23 Subject content