Behavior of Waves Notes

Front

What is reflection in the context of wave behavior?

Back

Reflection is the bouncing back of a wave when it hits a surface that it cannot pass through.

Front

What is refraction in the context of wave behavior?

Back

Refraction is the bending of a wave as it passes from one medium to another.

Front

What is diffraction in the context of wave behavior?

Back

Diffraction is the spreading out of waves as they pass through an opening or around obstacles.

Front

What is interference in the context of wave behavior?

Back

Interference is the process where two waves meet and combine to form a new wave.

Front

What is a standing wave?

Back

A standing wave is a wave that appears to stay in one place and does not seem to move through the medium.

Front

Look at the diagram showing a flashlight beam bouncing off a mirror. What is the scientific term for this process?

Back

Reflection

Front

In the diagram, what object is the light bouncing off?

Back

Mirror

Front

The process of light bouncing off an object, as shown in the diagram, is called ________.

Back

Reflection

Front

According to the Law of Reflection, what is the relationship between the angle of incidence and the angle of reflection?

Back

Angle of incidence is equal to angle of reflection

Front

Refer to the diagram. Fill in the blank: The angle between the incident ray and the normal is ____ degrees.

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