Reflection and Refraction of Waves
11th Grade · Science · 45 min· Cambridge
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Learning Objective
I can compare and contrast reflection and refraction of waves, including the laws that govern them.
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The mnemonic roygbiv helps us remember the order of visible colors from lowest to highest frequency.
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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.
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The additive primary colors are red, green, and blue, and when combined, they produce white light.
