Wave Reflection Quiz

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What is the law of reflection?

  • The angle of reflection is always less than the angle of incidence
  • The angle of reflection is always 90 degrees
  • The angle at which the wave is incident on the surface equals the angle at which it is reflected (correct)
  • The angle of reflection is always greater than the angle of incidence

In which field is reflection used to study seismic waves?

  • Astronomy
  • Geology (correct)
  • Biology
  • Meteorology

What type of reflection is mirror-like?

  • Absorption
  • Diffuse reflection
  • Specular reflection (correct)
  • Refraction

Which electromagnetic waves can be reflected at shallow angles with special 'grazing' mirrors?

<p>Hard X-rays and gamma rays (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which field is reflection important for radio transmission and radar?

<p>Telecommunications (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the law of reflection?

<p>The angle at which the wave is incident on the surface equals the angle at which it is reflected (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which field is reflection important in the study of seismic waves?

<p>Geology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of reflection is mirror-like?

<p>Specular reflection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which electromagnetic waves can be reflected at shallow angles with special 'grazing' mirrors?

<p>Hard X-rays and gamma rays (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which field is reflection important for radio transmission and radar?

<p>Electromagnetic waves (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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