Refraction Flashcards
1
Q
What is refraction
A
It is where a wave is transmitted through a material it changes direction
2
Q
What effects how much a Wave is refracted
A
The density of a material
High density = slow speed
3
Q
What happens when a wave hits a denser material
A
The wave slows down nd bends towards the normal
4
Q
What happens when the wave hits a less dense material
A
It speeds up and bends away from the normal