Reflection of Light Apparatus
Product Code : SCL-LAO-11149
Quick answer: The Reflection of Light Apparatus is used to study the law of reflection. Students follow an incident ray to a reflecting surface, locate the reflected ray and the normal, and compare the angle of incidence with the angle of reflection, which are equal when measured from the normal. Lab Exports manufactures it in Delhi for schools, colleges and universities.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Principle | Law of reflection |
| Concepts | Incident ray, reflected ray, normal, angle of incidence, angle of reflection |
| Supplied as | 1 x Reflection of Light Apparatus |
The reflecting element, light source and angle scale supplied are not listed on this page; email [email protected] with the house code SCL-LAO-11149 for the configuration.
How the experiment is done
Reflection is the first quantitative topic in optics because its rule is simple and testable. The ray arriving at the surface (incident ray), the ray leaving it (reflected ray) and the line at right angles to the surface at the point of incidence (the normal) are drawn and labelled, and the two angles are read from the normal. Repeating the measurement at several angles shows that i = r every time, within experimental error.
The apparatus also helps students practise ray terminology and the idea that the three lines lie in one plane, which prepares them for image location in plane mirrors and later for curved mirrors.
- Set up the apparatus on a level bench and identify the reflecting surface and the normal.
- Direct an incident ray at the point of incidence at a chosen angle.
- Locate and mark the reflected ray.
- Measure both angles from the normal and record them.
- Repeat for at least three different angles and compare.
Key features
- Demonstrates the law of reflection directly.
- Supports measurement of angle of incidence and angle of reflection.
- Introduces ray terminology: incident ray, reflected ray, normal, point of incidence.
- Suited to teacher-led instruction and supervised student practicals.
- Relevant to introductory school and college physics.
Documentation and supply
Most Lab Exports products carry a one-year manufacturer warranty.
Lab Exports manufactures the reflection of light apparatus at its works in Laxmi Nagar, Delhi, and supplies it to schools, colleges and universities in India and 60+ countries, handling the export documents for each shipment. More about the company is on the About Lab Exports page.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the law of reflection?
The incident ray, the reflected ray and the normal lie in the same plane, and the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection, both measured from the normal.
How does this apparatus differ from the reflection of light kit?
Both teach the law of reflection. The reflection of light kit SCL-LAO-11104 is built on a transparent tray with an angle-marked surface; for the configuration of this apparatus, email the house code SCL-LAO-11149.
What is the price of the reflection of light apparatus?
Prices are not published on the website. Add the reflection of light apparatus to the Enquiry Cart with the Add To Cart button on this page, or email [email protected] with the house code SCL-LAO-11149 and the quantity, to receive a quotation.
Does Lab Exports manufacture the reflection of light apparatus?
Yes. Lab Exports manufactures the reflection of light apparatus at its works at 11/315, Lalita Park, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi 110092, under house code SCL-LAO-11149.
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Email [email protected] with the house code SCL-LAO-11149 and the quantity, or add the reflection of light apparatus to the Enquiry Cart with the Add To Cart button on this page. Tender buyers can also see the Tenders and OEM page.
