Reflection from Surfaces (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What happens when a wave undergoes reflection?
What happens when a wave undergoes reflection?
Bounces back into original medium
What are the two types of reflection?
What are the two types of reflection?
Specular and diffuse
What type of surface causes specular reflection?
What type of surface causes specular reflection?
Smooth surface
What type of surface causes diffuse reflection?
What type of surface causes diffuse reflection?
Distorted, uneven surface
In specular reflection, how do the angles of incidence and reflection compare?
In specular reflection, how do the angles of incidence and reflection compare?
They are the same
In diffuse reflection, how do the angles of incidence and reflection compare?
In diffuse reflection, how do the angles of incidence and reflection compare?
They are different
What is the 'normal' in ray diagrams?
What is the 'normal' in ray diagrams?
Line at 90 degrees to the boundary
At what angle is the normal drawn to the boundary?
At what angle is the normal drawn to the boundary?
90 degrees
What equipment is needed to draw ray diagrams?
What equipment is needed to draw ray diagrams?
Sharp pencil, ruler and protractor
When drawing a reflected ray, what angle should you measure?
When drawing a reflected ray, what angle should you measure?
Same angle as incident ray