O_TEXTBLOCK_TEXT When a <HL Topic=Mirror.tpc>MIRROR</HL> is placed directly in front of a light beam, it creates a direct reflection. As you change the angle of the <HL Topic=Mirror.tpc>MIRROR</HL>, the angle of the reflected light beams changes as well. The light reflects back in a straight line at an angle that is always twice the size of the mirror's angle. For example, the angle of a mirror is 5 degrees, so therefore the angle of the light reflection is 10 degrees.
E_QUEST1 How does a periscope work?
E_QUEST2 What happens to the reflection when two mirrors are facing each other with an object in between them?
E_QUEST3 How does a kaleidoscope work?
D_TEXTBLOCK_TEXT When rays of light hit a surface or an object, they bounce back off again; this is called reflection. When light is reflected, it changes according to the <HL Topic=Areflection.tpc>ANGLE OF REFLECTION</HL>. Dark-colored, rough materials absorb more light than light-colored, smooth opaque objects. Light-colored, smooth opaque objects reflect more light than dark-colored, rough materials.
