light reflection
[/laɪt rɪˈflɛkʃən/]
nounpl: light reflections
reflexão da luz
1. the process by which light bounces off a surface according to the law of reflection, where the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection
Light reflection off a mirror creates a clear image.
A reflexão da luz em um espelho cria uma imagem clara.
2. the bounced light itself that reaches the observer's eye from a reflecting surface
The light reflection from the water made it difficult to see the fish below.
A reflexão da luz da água dificultou a visualização dos peixes abaixo.
3. in optics, the phenomenon where electromagnetic radiation returns from a surface without being absorbed
Scientists study light reflection to understand material properties.
Cientistas estudam a reflexão da luz para entender propriedades dos materiais.
Light reflection is a foundational concept in physics education throughout Brazil and Portugal. In Brazil, it's commonly taught in 'Física' classes in secondary school. The term is universally understood in scientific and technical contexts across all Portuguese-speaking regions.
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