Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, Volume 5, Issue 3, Article 7 (Dec., 2004)
MAN Yiu Kwong
Reflection: its concepts and applications in geometry
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Reflection: its concepts and applications in geometry


MAN Yiu Kwong

Department of Mathematics
Hong Kong Institute of Education
10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, NT
HONG KONG, S.A.R., CHINA
 

E-mail: ykman@ied.edu.hk

Received 20 December, 2004
Revised 12 January, 2005

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Abstract

This paper discusses the basic concepts of reflection and its related concepts in optics. It aims at providing examples on how to apply the principle of reflection in geometry. Explorations of the concepts involved via dynamic geometry software are also included.

Keywords: reflection, optics and dynamic geometry.

 

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