Interactions Of Waves Flashcards
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Refraction
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The bending of a wave as they enter a new medium at an angle, caused by a change in speed.
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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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Diffraction
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The bending or spreading of a wave as they move around a barrier or pass through an opening.
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Law of Reflection
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States that when a ray of light reflects off a surface, the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.
