P11 Flashcards

1
Q

Why are plane waves in a ripple tank reflected from a straight barrier at the same angle to the barrier as thre indident wave

A

Becayse their speed and wavelength donnot change on reflection

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2
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What is it called whe plane waves crossing a boundry between two differen materials

A

Refraction

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3
Q

When does refraction occur

A

At a boundry between two different materials because the speed and wavelngth of the waves change

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4
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At a boundry between two different materials what happens

A

Waves can be transmitted or absorbed

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