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Refraction

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When a wave bends because of its speed.

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Reflection

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When a wave hits a surface and the wave bounces back

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Diffraction

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When a wave bends and spreads around an object

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Law of reflection

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When a wave starts at an angle and bounces off at an angle. There is a perpendicular line when the wave reflects

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