Quiz & Worksheet - Specular Reflection

Instructions:

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Which of the following is the BEST example of specular reflection?

Being able to see a painting at night when the lights are on. A small, faint amount of glare on a television screen.

Combing your hair in front of a mirror. Looking at a beautiful vista in the daylight.

Worksheet

Print Specular Reflection: Definition & Examples Worksheet

1. In which of these examples is specular reflection NOT desirable?

Looking at yourself in a mirror.
Photographing a reflection ON a lake.
A blind corner mirror, allowing cars to see around the corner.
Photographing a fish swimming IN a lake.

2. Why do some surfaces not show specular reflection?

Because they're less smooth; they have more imperfections.
Because those surfaces don't follow the law of reflection.
Because it's not useful.
Because they're made out of different materials.

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

Specular reflection is an important concept in physics, and this quiz/worksheet will help you assess your understanding of its characteristics and applications.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

In these assessments you'll be tested on several aspects of specular reflection including:

Examples of specular reflection
Specular reflection on different types of surfaces
When specular reflection is not desirable

Skills Practiced

This quiz and worksheet allow students to test the following skills:

Interpreting information - verify that you can read information regarding what constitutes specular reflection and interpret it correctly by identifying examples and non-examples
Distinguishing differences - compare and contrast when specular reflection is and isn't desirable
Information recall - access the knowledge you've gained regarding surfaces that do not show specular reflection

Additional Learning

To learn more about the concept of specular reflection, review the accompanying lesson Specular Reflection: Definition & Examples. This lesson covers the following objectives: