Chapter 1-Lesson 3 Flashcards

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Law of reflection

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The angle of incedence equals the angle of reflection.

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Reflection

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The bouncing back of an object or a wave when it hits a surface through which it cannot pass.

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Refraction

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The bending of waves due to change in speed (more dense and less dense surfaces)

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Diffraction

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The process of waves bending around/going through a barrier and spreading out

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