Glencoe Physical Science 2012 Student Edition (Glencoe Science) (McGraw-Hill Education)
Glencoe Physical Science 2012 Student Edition (Glencoe Science) (McGraw-Hill Education)
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Author: Charles William McLaughlin, Marilyn Thompson, Dinah Zike
Publisher: Glencoe Mcgraw-Hill
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Applications Of Reflection Of Light
When a light ray (termed as the incident ray) hits a surface and bounces back (forms a reflected ray), the process of reflection of light has taken place.
Sign Convention for Mirrors
A mirror is made of glass that is coated with a metal amalgam on one side due to which the light ray incident on the surface undergoes reflection and not refraction.
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Chapter 12.1, Problem 3R
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To Explain: Index of refraction.

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The larger the index of refraction is, the slower the speed of light will be in the material.

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Introduction:Light is a type of wave that carries energy through matter or space. Every material has an index of refraction.

The index of refraction is a property of a material that indicates that how much the speed of light in the material is reduced compared to the speed of light in vacuum.

Conclusion:The amount of bending (light) depends on speed of light in each material.

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