Chapter 1, Lesson 3: Interactions Of Waves Vocabulary Flashcards
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Law of Reflection
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The law of reflection states that when a ray of light reflects off a surface, the angle of incidence 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 in cannot pass.
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Refraction
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The bending of waves as they enter a new medium at an angle, causes by a change in speed.
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Diffraction
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The bending or spreading of waves as they move around a barrier or pass through an opening.
