Angle of Reflection

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Angle of Reflection

The angle at which a reflected ray of energy leaves a reflecting surface, measured between the direction of the outgoing ray and a perpendicular to the surface at the point of reflection. Compare angle of incidence.
In some cases involving radio waves, the angle of reflection is measured relative to the surface.

References

This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use