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3.2.1a Reflection of light

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A student is investigating the reflection of light by a plane mirror using a ray-trace sheet.

a.

State the angle between the normal line and the reflecting surface of the plane mirror.

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b.

An incident ray of light is directed at the center of the mirror such that it makes an angle of 55∘55^\circ55∘ with the mirror surface. Calculate the angle of incidence.

[1]
c.

State the angle of reflection for this ray of light and describe its position relative to the normal.

[2]
d.

State two practical precautions that the student should take during this experiment to obtain highly accurate and reliable results.

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3.2.1a Reflection of light Questions

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48 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 3.2.1a Reflection of light. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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