Law Of Reflecrion Flashcards

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What is the law of reflection

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That the angle of incident (i) is the same size as the angle of reflection(r)

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What is refraction

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When light/sound enters a new medium it changes in direction and or speed causing it to bend/refracts

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What happens to light as it enters a glass box

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Whilst entering the glass box the light wave will slow down or change direction in the glass box, upon exiting the glass box the wave will return to its regular speed/direction
(Look at drawing)

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