Wave Behaviors

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What is Refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, caused by a change in its speed.

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What is Reflection?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface, such as a mirror or water.

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What is Diffraction?

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Diffraction is the spreading of waves around obstacles or through openings, which can cause light to separate into different colors.

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What is Absorption?

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Absorption is the process by which a material takes in light energy, preventing it from being reflected or transmitted.

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What is the Law of Reflection?

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The Law of Reflection states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.

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What is the difference between Reflection and Refraction?

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Reflection involves bouncing back of light, while refraction involves bending of light as it passes through different media.

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What is a Wave?

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A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter, typically characterized by its wavelength, frequency, and amplitude.

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What is Wavelength?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive peaks or troughs in a wave.

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What is Frequency?

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Frequency is the number of waves that pass a given point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

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What is Amplitude?

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Amplitude is the maximum extent of a wave's displacement from its rest position, indicating the energy of the wave.

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