Reflection from a Plane Mirror | GCSE Physics

A set of GCSE Physics diagrams illustrating the reflection of light from a plane mirror, including the incident ray, reflected ray, normal, point of incidence and angles of incidence and reflection.

These diagrams show the key features of reflection from a plane mirror, including the relationship between the angle of incidence and angle of reflection. Transparent-background downloads make the diagrams easy to use in presentations, worksheets and other teaching materials.

Flexible for teaching and assessment

Four versions included

• Labelled | colour

• Labelled | printable

• Recall | colour

• Recall | printable

The labelled versions can be used to introduce and explain the terminology and features of reflection. The recall versions replace the labels with blank boxes, allowing students to identify the features themselves.

The high-contrast greyscale versions are designed specifically for printing and photocopying, while the colour versions work well for presentations, digital resources and classroom displays.

Relevant curriculum topics

• Light

• Reflection

• Reflection from plane mirrors

• Ray diagrams

• Angles of incidence and reflection

• Law of reflection

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