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Check for Understanding - Reflection of light off a smooth flat surface

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What happens to a light ray when it reflects off a smooth flat surface?
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It bends at an angle.
It follows the law of reflection where the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection.
It scatters in all directions.
It disappears completely.

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Q1
What happens to a light ray when it reflects off a smooth flat surface?
It bends at an angle.
It follows the law of reflection where the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection.
It scatters in all directions.
It disappears completely.
30s
Q2
Which of the following best describes the angle of incidence in reflection?
It is the angle between the incoming ray and the normal line to the surface.
It is always equal to zero degrees.
It is the angle between the incoming ray and the reflected ray.
It measures the distance traveled by the light ray.
30s
Q3
In terms of light reflection, what is the law that states the relationship between the angles of incidence and reflection?
The law of refraction
The law of absorption
The law of dispersion
The law of reflection
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Q4
Which of the following statements about the angle of reflection is true?
It is equal to the angle of incidence.
It is always less than the angle of incidence.
It has no relation to the angle of incidence.
It is always greater than the angle of incidence.
30s
Q5
What term describes the bouncing back of light when it strikes a shiny surface?
Reflection
Transmission
Absorption
Diffraction
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