3 Which everyday phenomena are related to the reflection of light? 1. Why can we see ourselves in mirrors? 2. Compare the images formed in a plane mirror and on aluminium foil. Explain the difference based on what you know.
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image formed in a mirror
image formed on aluminium foil
3. Do this experiment to explore the reason for the different images formed in a plane mirror and on aluminium foil.
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light
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mirror
aluminium foil
Quick Check When light shines on a smooth surface, the surface reflects it in a specific direction / many directions and a clear / blurred image is formed. When light shines on a rough surface, the surface reflects it in a specific direction / many directions and a clear / blurred image is formed.
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