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GCSE Physics: Reflection of waves
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Where can a wave be reflected?
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At the boundary between two different materials.
Waves can be reflected, absorbed or transmitted at the ? between two different materials.
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boundary
Besides reflection, what two things can happen to a wave at a material boundary?
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It can be absorbed or transmitted.
What does it mean for a wave to be transmitted at a boundary?
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The wave passes through the boundary into the second material.
What does it mean for a wave to be absorbed at a boundary?
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The wave's energy is taken in by the material rather than passing through or bouncing back.
What type of diagram illustrates the reflection of a wave at a surface?
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A ray diagram.
What does AQA Physics required practical 9 investigate about light and surfaces?
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The reflection of light by different types of surface.
What does AQA Physics required practical 9 investigate about light and substances?
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The refraction of light by different substances.
AQA required practical 9 investigates the reflection of light by different surfaces and the ? of light by different substances.
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refraction
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