4th Quarter Reviewer in Physical Science

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The angle between the reflected ray and the normal (an imaginary line perpendicular to the surface).

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Angle of reflection (θr)

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The angle at which a wave (like light or sound) passes through a material into another medium.
This is usually used when discussing transparent materials, like glass or water.

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Angle of transmission

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The angle between the refracted ray (bent ray as it enters a new medium) and the normal.
Described by Snell’s Law, this angle is different from the angle of incidence unless the medium doesn't change.

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Angle of refraction (θt)

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This is the angle measured from the surface itself, not the normal.
It is not used in the Law of Reflection, which relies on angles measured from the normal, not the surface.

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Angle with the surface

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The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs of a light wave is called:

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wavelength

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How did Aristotle describe the motion of a projectile in the horizontal direction?

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As a combination of natural and violent motion

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What is a key difference between Aristotle’s and Galileo’s views on horizontal motion?

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Aristotle believed a constant force was needed, while Galileo believed motion continues without force if there is no resistance.

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According to the wave nature of light, what is the primary role of a wave?

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To transfer energy without necessarily moving matter

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What happens to the frequency of light when it passes from one medium into another?

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It remains constant

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How did Galileo describe projectile motion?

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As uniform motion in the horizontal direction combined with uniformly accelerated motion in the vertical direction