Physics 6.1.7 Flashcards
1
Q
Depending on the Densities of the Materials on either Side of a Boundary, a Wave may be: (3)
A
-Reflected.
-Transmitted.
-Absorbed.
2
Q
When does ‘Wave Reflection’ Occur?
A
When a Wave Hits a Boundary Between 2 Media, and Does Not Pass Through it, but Instead Stays in the Original Medium.
3
Q
The Law of Reflection States that: The Angle of Incidence = …
A
The Angle of Reflection.
4
Q
When does ‘Wave Transmission’ Occur?
A
When a Wave Passes Through a Substance.
5
Q
When does ‘Wave Absorption’ Occur?
A
When Energy is Transferred from the Wave into the Particles of a Substance.
