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Reflection and the Ray Model of Light
A high school physics tutorial on aspects of reflection, image formation and mirrors (including convex and concave).
Reflection of Light
Explains law of reflection,includes interactive Java tutorials. Links to ideas of fluorescence, diffraction, polarization, scattering and virtual microscopy. (Virtual scanning electron microscope ...
Billiards and Physics
This java applet show you how to use the law of reflection (for optics) in playing pool. A ball bouncing off the bank of a pool table behaves like a light ray reflecting off a mirror, however note ...
Reflection, Sound
Diagrams showing sound reflection and standing waves.
Refraction and the Ray Model of Light
Useful information driven site which provides details on both how light exhibits the phenomena of reflection and refraction (including total internal reflection).
Total Internal Reflection - The Critical Angle
A lesson on Total Internal Reflection which extends into the detailed mathematics.
Reflection Of A Sin Wave
Animation of a full wave producing a standing wave after reflection.
Java Applet - reflection and refraction
A java applet that lets you investigate reflection and refraction. One of a series of simple applets that are good for display use in the classroom.
Reflection from convex mirror
Animation showing reflection from a convex mirror and spherical aberration.
Reflection
This Java applet demonstrates waves being reflected by a mirror


