U4 Day 4 (Reflection, Refraction, Diffraction & Interference)

U4 Day 4 (Reflection, Refraction, Diffraction & Interference)

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Physics

10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another?

Back

Refraction

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to the speed of a wave when it transitions from one medium to another?

Back

The speed may change.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the condition for two waves to undergo constructive interference?

Back

They must be in phase.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the phenomenon called when light waves bounce off a surface?

Back

Reflection

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What natural phenomenon is created when water droplets refract and diffract sunlight?

Back

A rainbow.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the spreading of waves as they pass through a narrow opening or around obstacles?

Back

Diffraction.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the principle that describes the superposition of waves?

Back

The principle of superposition states that when two or more waves overlap, the resulting wave is the sum of the individual waves.

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