Describing Wave Motion (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What can happen when waves meet a boundary between two materials?
What can happen when waves meet a boundary between two materials?
Refract, reflect or be absorbed
What is the key rule for reflection?
What is the key rule for reflection?
Angle of incidence = angle of reflection
What is the angle of incidence?
What is the angle of incidence?
Angle between incoming wave and normal
What is the normal line?
What is the normal line?
A line perpendicular to the boundary
What type of surface produces specular reflection?
What type of surface produces specular reflection?
Smooth surface
What happens in diffuse reflection?
What happens in diffuse reflection?
Waves reflect at different angles
How does a surface with diffuse reflection appear?
How does a surface with diffuse reflection appear?
Matte without clear reflection
When does refraction occur?
When does refraction occur?
When waves meet boundary at an angle
What causes refraction?
What causes refraction?
Change in wave speed
What happens when a wave speeds up entering a new material?
What happens when a wave speeds up entering a new material?
Bends away from the normal
What happens when a wave slows down entering a new material?
What happens when a wave slows down entering a new material?
Bends toward the normal
How do sound waves behave differently in denser materials?
How do sound waves behave differently in denser materials?
They travel faster