P1.5.2 - AQA GCSE Physics Unit 1

 

 

P1.5.1

Reflection

a) The normal is a construction line perpendicular to the reflecting surface at the point of incidence.

Candidates will be expected to be able to construct ray diagrams.

This page explains how to draw the diagram for the reflection in a plane mirror... and gives you information of how to 'cheat' when doing it (save time and draw a brilliant diagram!).

There is a vidclip that leads you through the process.

b) The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.

c) The image produced in a plane mirror is virtual.