Physics · IGCSE · Cambridge · Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) Physics 0972 (Extended) (2026–2028) · Specification point · 3.2.1 · Waves · Light
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3.2.1 Reflection of light
| Core | Supplement |
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1 Define and use the terms normal, angle of incidence and angle of reflection 2 Describe the formation of an optical image by a plane mirror and give its characteristics, i.e. same size, same distance from mirror, virtual 3 State that for reflection, the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection; recall and use this relationship | 4 Use simple constructions, measurements and calculations for reflection by plane mirrors |