Refraction Flashcards
1
Q
What is refraction?
A
When waves change direction as they pass from one medium to another
2
Q
The __________ of the wave does not change. V=FW
A
Frequency
3
Q
The higher the density of the medium, the _______ the wave will travel through.
A
Slower
4
Q
The lower the density of the medium, the _______ the wave will travel through.
A
Faster
5
Q
If the wave hits the medium’s boundary perpendicular to the new medium, what will happen?
A
It will pass straight through
6
Q
If the wave hits the medium’s boundary at an angle to the new medium, what will happen?
A
Its direction will change
7
Q
As a wave enters a denser medium, the wave refracts towards the _______
A
Normal
8
Q
TRUE OR FALSE: When the wave leaves the medium (EMERGENT RAY), it goes in the same direction it entered in.
A
TRUE
