Curated Video
Angle of reflection
When a ray or beam is reflected from a surface, the angle of reflection is the angle made between the reflected ray and a line perpendicular to the surface at the point of reflection. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms...
Curated Video
Manipulating Light
When light hits something, a number of things can happen: it can be reflected, refracted, diffracted or absorbed. But what does this mean? Physics - Waves - Learning Points. Manipulation of light is vital to our survival. Light waves...
Curated Video
GCSE Physics - Reflection #62
In this video we cover: - The three things that may happen when a wave hits the boundary between two materials - How to draw ray diagrams, including the angle of incidence, the normal, and the angle of reflection - That the angle of...
Visual Learning Systems
Using Light: Reflection and Mirrors
This video examines the various uses of light and the role of different types of lenses in light refraction. The way in which eyeglasses, contact lenses, and binoculars manipulate light to allow us to see better is illustrated. Other...
FuseSchool
Ray diagrams
Why can you see your reflection in some objects? In this video we will look at ray diagrams for reflection, refraction and colour absorption. Visible light is part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Light is a transverse wave, and travels...
Curated Video
Mirrors: the Science of Reflection
This video provides a simple and concise explanation of how mirrors work. It covers the history of mirrors, from primitive stones to modern glass coated with a thin layer of metal. The video explains the concept of reflection and how...
Curated OER
Physics 11.1.1b - The Law of Reflection
The Law of Reflection is demonstrated on an interactive whiteboard. Viewers learn to identify the angle of incidence and the angle of reflection. Narration is clear and drawings illuminating. Use this resource along with others by Derek...
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Reflecting Infinity With Mirrors
Exploring the reflection of light when hitting mirrors.