Refraction Flashcards

1
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What is refraction

A

It is where a wave is transmitted through a material it changes direction

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2
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What effects how much a Wave is refracted

A

The density of a material

High density = slow speed

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3
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What happens when a wave hits a denser material

A

The wave slows down nd bends towards the normal

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What happens when the wave hits a less dense material

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It speeds up and bends away from the normal

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