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G11 - Light
G11 - Light
Properties of Light
Recall
Light
Law of Reflection
The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of
reflection as measured from the normal line.
Reflection
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Properties of Light
Two types:
1. Specular (regular)
Reflection 2. Diffuse
Exhibits:
1. Absorption
Reflection 2. Scattering
Absorption Scattering
Transfer of light waves to the Reflection of light by
particles of matter particles
Image source: https://omlc.org/classroom/scat_demo/volume_scattering.gif
Properties of Light
: the incident ray, the refracted ray, and the normal to the
interface, all lie in the same plane.
Refraction
: the incident ray, the refracted ray, and the normal to the
interface, all lie in the same plane.
Refraction
𝒄
𝒏=
𝒗
n1= refracted index
c=speed of light= 3.0 x10 8 m/s
= velocity of light as it passes from vacuum to
another medium
: the incident ray, the refracted ray, and the normal to the
interface, all lie in the same plane.
Refraction
Silver lining
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Properties of Light
Thomas Young
Properties of Light
Aurora Borealis
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Light as a wave
Properties