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  • Understanding the Law of Reflection: How Mirrors Work
    No, light doesn't bounce off a mirror at different angles. It follows a specific law called the Law of Reflection.

    Here's how it works:

    * Angle of Incidence: The angle at which light hits the mirror is called the angle of incidence.

    * Angle of Reflection: The angle at which light bounces off the mirror is called the angle of reflection.

    * Normal: An imaginary line drawn perpendicular to the mirror's surface at the point where the light hits.

    The Law of Reflection states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection. This means the light bounces off the mirror at the same angle it hit it, just in the opposite direction.

    Think of it like a ball bouncing off a wall. If you hit the wall straight on, it bounces straight back. If you hit it at an angle, it bounces off at the same angle.

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