Interactions of Waves Flashcards
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laws of reflection
A
the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection
1
Q
reflection
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bouncing back of an object or a wave when it hits a surface through which it cannot pass
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Q
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
