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CAIE IGCSE Physics: Angles of Incidence & Reflection Question Bank

Practise recognising the normal and measuring incidence and reflection angles correctly on plane-mirror ray diagrams.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Physics 0625

Exam points

  • distinguish angles measured from the mirror surface from angles measured from the normal
  • choose the labelled rays or angles that represent incidence and reflection in a diagram

3.2.1.1—Terms normal, angle of incidence and question 1

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A ray of light is reflected by a plane mirror.

Figure for Question 3.2.1.1—Terms normal, angle of incidence and question 1 — CAIE IGCSE Physics

Which row shows the angle of incidence and the angle of reflection?

angle of

incidence

angle of

reflection

P

Q

P

S

Q

R

R

S

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