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What is the law of reflection?
What is the law of reflection?
- The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of transmission.
- The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection. (correct)
- The angle of refraction is equal to the angle of reflection.
- The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of refraction.
Which type of reflection retains the energy of the wave but scatters it in all directions?
Which type of reflection retains the energy of the wave but scatters it in all directions?
- Specular reflection
- Refraction
- Absorption
- Diffuse reflection (correct)
In which field is reflection important for the study of seismic waves?
In which field is reflection important for the study of seismic waves?
- Acoustics
- Sonar
- Geology (correct)
- Electromagnetic waves
What is an example of reflection observed with surface waves in bodies of water?
What is an example of reflection observed with surface waves in bodies of water?
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Which type of wave can be reflected at shallow angles with special 'grazing' mirrors?
Which type of wave can be reflected at shallow angles with special 'grazing' mirrors?
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