Chapter 3 Vocabulary Flashcards
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The Law of Reflection
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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 wave when it hits a surface it cannot pass
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Refraction
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The bending of waves as they enter a new medium at an angle, caused 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
