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Light, Sound and Waves Supporting Physics Teaching

Reflection from any surface

Many pupils come to associate reflection and the law of reflection of light solely with the action of plane mirrors. They are...

Teaching Guidance 5-11 11-14

Reflection
Light, Sound and Waves Supporting Physics Teaching

Reflection of light

Light beams are reflected from surfaces according to the law of reflection, which states that the angle of incidence is equal...

Physics Narrative 5-11

Reflection
Light, Sound and Waves Supporting Physics Teaching

Not just mirrors

The law of reflection applies to the reflection of light at any surface, not just the shiny ones that you might usually...

Physics Narrative 5-11

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