Interactions Of Waves Flashcards
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Q
states that when a ray of light reflects off a surface, the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection
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law of reflection
1
Q
the bouncing back of an object or wave when it hits a surface which it cannot pass
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reflection
2
Q
the bending of waves as they enter a new medium at an angle, caused by a change in speed
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refraction
3
Q
the bending or spreading of waves as they move around a barrier or pass through an opening
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diffraction
