Wave Properties Flashcards

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How does reflection let us see?

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Beam of light reflects off uneven surface at different angles (eg paper)
Reflects off smooth shiny surface at same angle (eg mirror) to give clear reflection

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How is a wave direction changed?

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Travel in straight line. Meet obstical, change direction by
Reflection
Refraction
Diffraction

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What is the angle of reflection

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Angle of incidence = angle of reflection

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