Reflection (Edexcel GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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What are the three things that can happen to waves at a boundary between two materials?
What are the three things that can happen to waves at a boundary between two materials?
Reflected, absorbed, or transmitted
What is reflection?
What is reflection?
Wave bounces back into original medium
At what angle is the normal line drawn to the boundary?
At what angle is the normal line drawn to the boundary?
90 degrees
How does the angle of incidence relate to the angle of reflection?
How does the angle of incidence relate to the angle of reflection?
They are equal
When does specular reflection occur?
When does specular reflection occur?
When waves hit a smooth surface
What type of surface causes diffuse reflection?
What type of surface causes diffuse reflection?
Distorted, uneven surface
What effect does surface smoothness have on reflected waves?
What effect does surface smoothness have on reflected waves?
Smoother surfaces produce stronger waves
How do rough surfaces affect light?
How do rough surfaces affect light?
Scatter light in all directions
What do electrons do to cause reflection?
What do electrons do to cause reflection?
Absorb light energy then reemit it
What is transmission?
What is transmission?
Waves passing through and emerging
If a material appears green, which light has been reflected?
If a material appears green, which light has been reflected?
Only green light