Reflection of Waves (HSC SSCE Physics): Flashcards

Mirrors, water waves bouncing, echoes from walls

Line showing wave direction, perpendicular to wavefronts

Line perpendicular to reflecting surface at strike point

$\theta_i = \theta_r$

Speed, shape, and wave characteristics

Undistorted image, parallel rays stay parallel

Focuses waves to a single focal point

Point where parallel rays converge after concave reflection

Causes parallel rays to diverge (spread out)

Vehicle side mirrors, wider field of view