The ray of light will bounce back along the incident ray therefore no image will be formed.       The reflected ray of the light will be different from the angle of incidence.       The light is reflected in varying directions, making it hard for us to see ourselves.

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Chapter22: Reflection And Refraction Of Light
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Problem 60AP: Three sheets of plastic have unknown indices of refraction. Sheet 1 is placed on top of sheet 2, and...
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Why was it hard to see your reflection after you crumpled up an aluminum foil?*
 
 
 
Only some intensity of the light is reflected, thus making it hard to see ourselves.
 
 
 
The ray of light will bounce back along the incident ray therefore no image will be formed.
 
 
 
The reflected ray of the light will be different from the angle of incidence.
 
 
 
The light is reflected in varying directions, making it hard for us to see ourselves.
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