Basic Wave Reflection

The ___________ of a wave changes when it is reflected.

• Wavelength

• Speed

• Direction of propagation

• Frequency

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What does C represent?

• Angle of reflection

• Reflected ray

• Angle of incidence

• Angle of refraction

The angle of reflection for the light ray is:

• 65°

• 50°

• 35°

• 25°

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What would be the angle between this light ray and

its reflected ray?

• 150°

• 60°

• 120°

• 30°

A ray of light strikes a mirror. The angle between the incident ray and reflected ray is 60°. What is the angle of incidence?

• 30°

• 45°

• 60°

• 120°

In the diagram, parallel wave fronts are traveling toward a barrier. Which arrow represents the direction of the reflected wave from the barrier?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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What is the angle of incidence when the red light ray reflects on Mirror 2?

• 30°

• 35°

• 45°

• 50°

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