Interactions of Waves

What occurs when an object or a wave hits a surface through which it cannot pass?

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The interaction of an object or wave hitting a surface it cannot pass through is called __________.

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All waves obey the law of reflection.

• True

• False

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The angle of __________ is the angle the incoming wave strikes the surface.

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The angle of __________ is the angle between the reflected wave and normal.

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What does the law of reflection state?

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All waves, not just light waves, are reflected whenever they hit a surface they cannot pass through.

• True

• False

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Changes in _____ can cause waves yo change direction.

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Explain what happens a wave enters a new medium at an angle

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The bending of waves due to a change in speed is called

• reflection

• diffraction

• refraction

• deflection

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