Reflection and Refraction of Waves

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Objective

I can compare and contrast reflection and refraction of waves, including the laws that govern them.

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Warm-up video

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Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    The mnemonic roygbiv helps us remember the order of visible colors from lowest to highest frequency.

  2. 2

    When light is reflected, the angle of incidence and the angle of reflection are equal, but when light is refracted, the angle changes as it passes through different mediums.

  3. 3

    The additive primary colors are red, green, and blue, and when combined, they produce white light.

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Practice

10 questions

1

What is the mnemonic used to remember the order of visible colors from lowest to highest frequency?

2

Explain the relationship between the angle of incidence and the angle of reflection when light reflects off a surface.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Compare and contrast reflection and refraction, making sure to include how the angles of incidence, reflection, and refraction relate to each other in each phenomenon.

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