The Science Behind Flawless Reflections Reflections occur when light strikes a smooth surface, such as a mirror, and bounces back at the same angle it arrived. This phenomenon adheres to the law of reflection, which dictates that the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection. A flawless reflection is achieved when the surface is exceptionally smooth and polished, minimizing light scattering. Mirrors are created by coating glass with a thin layer of reflective metal, such as aluminum or s