Year 2 science · A.6 · Waves and light
Light is reflected
Light bounces off smooth, shiny surfaces like mirrors so we can see reflections. This is called reflection.
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Maya and Theo are curious. What happens when light hits a shiny surface like a mirror?
- It gets stuck
- It turns into heat
- It bounces back (right)
Why does Mei see their face in a mirror?
- The mirror makes a new light
- Light bounces off the surface (right)
- The mirror creates a shadow
Eli shines a flashlight at a shiny table. What happens to the light?
- It disappears
- It bounces back (right)
- It gets stuck in the wood
Tip: Light bounces off smooth, shiny surfaces like mirrors so we can see reflections. This is called reflection.
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