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6.1.3 Reflection of waves

What can happen to a wave at a boundary between materials?

A
  • Reflection: the wave returns into the original material.
  • Transmission: the wave passes into the second material.
  • Absorption: the wave's energy transfers to the material.
B
  • Refraction: the wave returns into the original material.
  • Diffraction: the wave passes into the second material.
  • Interference: the wave's energy transfers to the material.
C
  • Emission: the wave returns into the original material.
  • Transmission: the wave is stopped at the boundary.
  • Absorption: the wave's direction transfers to the material.
D
  • Reflection: the wave passes into the second material.
  • Transmission: the wave returns into the original material.
  • Absorption: the wave's energy is created by the material.

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