Light 101

Secondary 1/2 Level

Reflection

Law of reflection states that

  • the angle of incidence = the angle of reflection
  • the incident ray, the normal line and the reflection ray lie in the same plane.

Taken from: https://physicsigcse.files.wordpress.com/2016/05/law20of20reflection.gif?w=474&h=228

Refraction

Refraction takes place when light travels from one medium into another optical medium of different refractive index.

Taken from: http://byjus.com/physics/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/8-2.png

RGB Colour Addition

Each link provides a different context in which you can explore to see how we perceive colours. Remember, what we see is what reflect into our eyes. What does not is a total darkness!

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Secondary 3/4 Level