C24 Flashcards
1
Q
- Refraction
A
- The bending of a wave as it enters a new medium at an angle other than 90 degrees.
2
Q
- Diffraction
A
- The spreading of wave through an opening or around the edges of an obstacle.
3
Q
- Interference
A
- The meeting and combining of waves.
4
Q
- Reflection
A
- The bouncing back of a wave a after it strikes a barrier