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Study the law of reflection as a branching map, then upload your own PDF or notes to get an editable, explorable mind map.

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What a reflection concept map should show

This concept map reflection example starts with one central node, reflection of light, and branches out to the rules that govern it.

Start with one central idea and keep main branches to three to six.
Label each arrow with the relationship, such as causes or is a type of.
Check every sub-point against your textbook or lecture slides.
Redraw a branch from memory to find the gaps before an exam.

Example reflection concept map branches

Law of reflectionAngle of incidence equals angle of reflection · Both angles measured from the normal · Incident ray, reflected ray, and normal lie in one plane

Plane mirrorsImage is virtual and upright · Image distance equals object distance · Image is laterally inverted

Concave mirrorsCan form real or virtual images · Focal point lies in front of the mirror · Used in headlights and shaving mirrors

Convex mirrorsAlways produce virtual, upright, reduced images · Wider field of view · Common as side-view mirrors

Diffuse vs. specular reflectionSpecular: smooth surface, parallel rays stay parallel · Diffuse: rough surface, rays scatter in many directions

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Editable branches

Rename, move, or add nodes so the map matches your course.

Explorable structure

Expand and collapse branches to move from big ideas to details.

Built from your material

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, notes, or photos of pages.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file, or a photo of a page.

Review the map

Explore the main branches and check each sub-point against your source.

Edit and study

Change the layout to fit your lecture, then turn key nodes into flashcards or quizzes.

Good branches separate the law of reflection, where the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection, from plane mirrors, where images are virtual, upright, and as far behind the mirror as the object is in front. Curved mirrors add focal length and magnification as sub-branches.

Once you have a map like this, try covering one branch and redrawing it from memory. That retrieval step shows you which links you actually understand and which ones you only recognize.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the law of reflection say?

The angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection, and both angles are measured from the normal line at the point where light hits the surface. The incoming ray, reflected ray, and normal all lie in the same plane.

How many branches should a reflection concept map have?

Most topics work well with three to six main branches, each with two to four sub-points. Fewer branches often means the map is too vague to study from.

Can I export a reflection mind map to Anki or PDF?

Export is a paid feature. The Free plan lets you study in the browser, while Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export.

Can I use photos of textbook pages?

Yes. Photos of pages are read with text recognition and turned into a map you can edit.

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