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What is refraction?
What is refraction?
- Absorption of a wave by a medium
- Reflection of a wave from a surface
- Dispersion of a wave into its component frequencies
- Redirection of a wave as it passes from one medium to another (correct)
What determines how much a wave is refracted?
What determines how much a wave is refracted?
- Amplitude of the wave
- Wavelength of the wave
- Change in wave speed and initial direction of wave propagation (correct)
- Frequency of the wave
Which law describes the refraction of light?
Which law describes the refraction of light?
- Hooke's law: $F = -kx$
- Ohm's law: $V = IR$
- Boyle's law: $PV = k$
- Snell's law: $\frac{\sin\theta_1}{\sin\theta_2} = \frac{v_1}{v_2} = \frac{n_2}{n_1}$ (correct)
Which waves can experience refraction?
Which waves can experience refraction?
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What is the most commonly observed phenomenon of refraction?
What is the most commonly observed phenomenon of refraction?
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Study Notes
Refraction
- Refraction is the bending of waves as they pass from one medium to another.
- The speed of light changes when it passes from one medium to another, causing the direction of the wave to bend.
Factors Affecting Refraction
- The amount of refraction depends on the difference in the speed of the wave in the two media.
- The angle at which the wave strikes the boundary between the two media also affects the amount of refraction.
Snell's Law
- Snell's Law describes the relationship between the angle of incidence, the angle of refraction, and the indices of refraction of the two media.
Waves Experiencing Refraction
- All waves, including light waves, sound waves, and water waves, can experience refraction.
Commonly Observed Phenomenon of Refraction
- The most commonly observed phenomenon of refraction is the bending of light as it passes from air into water, causing objects submerged in water to appear to be at a different location than they actually are.
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Test your knowledge of refraction with this engaging quiz! Explore the principles of wave behavior as they pass through different mediums and understand the factors that determine the extent of refraction. Delve into the effects of wave speed and medium changes on the redirection of light, sound, and water waves.
