Describing Wave Motion (AQA GCSE Physics): Quizzes
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What is the rule for reflection of waves?
What is the rule for reflection of waves?
Angle of incidence = angle of reflection
What is the normal line?
What is the normal line?
A line perpendicular to the boundary
What is the angle of incidence?
What is the angle of incidence?
Angle between incoming wave and normal
What type of surface produces specular reflection?
What type of surface produces specular reflection?
A smooth surface
What happens in diffuse reflection?
What happens in diffuse reflection?
Waves reflect at different angles
What appearance does diffuse reflection produce?
What appearance does diffuse reflection produce?
Matte without clear reflection
When does refraction occur?
When does refraction occur?
When wave meets boundary at an angle
What happens when a wave speeds up in a new material?
What happens when a wave speeds up in a new material?
It bends away from the normal
What happens when a wave slows down in a new material?
What happens when a wave slows down in a new material?
It bends toward the normal
How do most waves travel in denser materials?
How do most waves travel in denser materials?
Slower (except sound waves)