The Law of Reflection

man fixing tie in mirrorIn this topic, you will learn how the image that you see when you look into a flat mirror is created. The Law of Reflection governs the behavior of light, and by applying it you can figure out where the image will be and what it will look like. 

Essential Questions:

  • What is the Law of Reflection and how is it described mathematically?
  • How is an image formed by a flat mirror and what are its characteristics?