Light Waves Flashcards
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law of reflection
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States that the incidence equals the angle of reflection
1
Q
reflection
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When a wave hits the surface of a object, some parts of the wave that cannot pass through the surface bounces back.
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refraction
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A bending of waves due to a change of speed
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diffraction
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When a wave moves around a barrier or through an opening in the barrier
