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Paper 3 structured question: Light

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Application of the law of reflection in ray diagrams.

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Law of Reflection

The law of reflection states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection. This principle is illustrated in ray diagrams.

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    Describe how to construct a ray diagram to demonstrate the law of reflection.

    Aim for approximately 4 distinct marking points.

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Ray Diagram Components

In a ray diagram, light rays interact with a reflective surface. The normal line is drawn at the point of incidence, and angles are measured from this line.

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    Explain the significance of the normal line in ray diagrams.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

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