The light bounces of a surface and into your eye so you can see the object.
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When light reflects off a surface, it follows the law of reflection stating that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection. This means that the angle at which the light strikes the surface is equal to the angle at which it bounces off.
When light reflects off a smooth surface, it is called specular reflection. This type of reflection occurs when light rays hit a surface and bounce off in a predictable manner, leading to a clear and focused reflection.
Yes, a spoon reflects light. The shiny surface of a spoon acts as a mirror, bouncing light off its surface.
A mirror image is not formed when light reflects off white paper because the surface of the paper is diffuse, scattering light in many directions. A mirror image is only formed when light reflects off a smooth and highly reflective surface that preserves the angle of incidence.
The process of light reflecting off an object is called reflection. This occurs when light waves bounce off the surface of the object without being absorbed.
The phenomenon of light reflecting off the surface of a metal is called specular reflection. This occurs when light rays bounce off the smooth surface of the metal at the same angle they hit it, producing a clear and focused reflection.