Saturday 27 February 2016

WHAT ARE THE BASIC LAWS OF REFLECTION?

Light is a form of energy that travels in waves.
Matter that is in a gaseous state is usually transparent: it doesn't reflect light.
Matter that is liquid usually has a smooth reflective surface.
Solid matter usually has a rougher surface than liquid, so it reflects light but they don't produce a reflection.
REFLECTION AND DIFFUSION:
When light hits a smooth surface, it's reflected regularly.
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When light hits a rough surface, it's reflected irregularly. This is called diffusion.
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ELECTRICITY:
All matter is made up of atoms. Each atom consists of protons, neutrons and one or more electrons.
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 The protons (positive charge +) and neutrons (neutral: no charge) make up the nucleus. The electrons (negative charge -) rotate around the nucleus in orbits. Electricity is a form of energy that's created when electrons move from the orbit of one nucleus to that of another.
When atoms lose electrons, matter becomes positively charged.
When atoms gain electrons, matter becomes negatively charged.


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