Light Acts Like A Wave And Particle Flashcards
1
Q
What is diffraction?
A
The bending or spreading of waves when they encounter an obstacle or they can pass through a small opening.
2
Q
What is reflection?
A
When a wave bounces of a surface instead of being transmitted or absorbed.
3
Q
What is polarization?
A
The orientation of oscillators in a transverse wave.
4
Q
What three things prove that light is a wave?
A
Interference (two or more waves overlaps, creating a dark/bright light.)
Diffraction (light can bend around obstacles and spread out after passing a narrow opening)
Refraction ( light passes one medium to another (air to glass) and changes speed and direction.
