Interactions Of Waves Flashcards

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Law of reflection

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The angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection.

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Reflections

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The bouncing back of a wave when it hits a surface.

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Refraction

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The bending of waves when they enter a new medium

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Diffraction

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The spreading of waves as they move around a barrier

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