Reflected ray

Definition

The reflected ray is the ray of light that bounces off a surface after striking it. It follows the law of reflection, which states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.

Related terms

Incident ray: The incident ray is the incoming ray of light that strikes a surface.

Angle of incidence:

The angle between the incident ray and the normal line.

Law of reflection:

A rule stating that when light reflects off a surface, the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.