Waves at a Boundary: Refraction, Reflection, and Transmission

The video tutorial explains how waves behave when they encounter boundaries between different media. It covers the changes in wave speed, wavelength, and direction, while frequency remains constant. The tutorial delves into refraction, where waves bend towards or away from the normal depending on speed changes. It also discusses wave fronts and their role in direction changes, as well as reflection, where waves bounce back into the original medium. Finally, it explores wave transmission and absorption, highlighting how energy is transferred or passed through media.

What happens to the wave speed and wavelength when a wave crosses the boundary between two different media?

Explain the phenomenon of refraction as a wave crosses a boundary at an angle.

How does the angle of incidence relate to the angle of refraction when a wave crosses a boundary?

What happens to a wave when it speeds up as it crosses a boundary between two different media?

What is the law of reflection and how does it apply when a wave reflects off a boundary?

In what ways can a wave behave when it encounters a boundary between two different media?

Describe what occurs when a wave is absorbed by a medium.