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Angle of reflection

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The angle of reflection refers to the angle formed between an outgoing ray or reflected wave and a line perpendicular to a reflecting surface. It represents how light bounces off or reflects from a surface.

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