Reflection + Refraction Flashcards by Sophia Stewart | Brainscape

Q

Law of reflection

A

angle incidence = reflection

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Specular reflection

A

clear surface, clear image

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Diffuse reflection

A

bumpy surface, unclear image

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Refraction

A

wave’s direction change when crossing boundary

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Q

Into more dense medium

A

decrease speed, towards normal

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Q

Interface

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reflection, transmission

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Enters along normal

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no bend, decrease speed

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