PASCO SE-8803 Discover Reflection Kit - Manual (Page 4)

Discover Reflection Kit 012-09301A
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8. Using a protractor, measure the angle of incidence and the angle of reflection. Enter them
into Data Table 1.
9. Repeat steps 3-8 for 3 more positions (C, D, E) on the left side of the mirror.
10. Remove the mirror from the paper and use a straight edge to extend each of the reflected
light rays behind the mirror. Use dotted lines to illustrate that the light rays from pin "A"
don't actually go through the mirror.
Data Table 1
Questions
1. Describe the relationship between the angle of incidence and the angle of reflection.
2. A 2.0 m tall woman wants to buy the shortest mirror that will allow her to view her entire
body. What height should the mirror be?
3. How high on the wall must the mirror hang? Explain.
4. Describe the image of pin "A." Where is it located relative to the mirror and to the actual
pin? What is its size compared to the actual pin?
5. Why does the eye "believe" that an image of the pin "A" exists behind the mirror?
Location Angle of Incidence
(Degrees)
Angle of Reflection
(Degrees)
B
C
D
E