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In order for refraction to occur at least how many mediums are needed?
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two. refraction is caused because of a wave passing between one medium to another, therefore changing its speed. Waves travel through different mediums at different speeds, depending on the medium's refractive index. By passing from one medium to another, it will change speed and therefore refract.
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Does refraction occur only if rays are straight up and down?
No refraction can occur either way!
In which of the following would refraction occur?
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What are the wave phenomena?
There are four different wave phenomena. The wave phenomena are; refraction, interference, reflection, and diffraction. Things that occur with waves will usually involve at least one of these phenomena.
What has to be different to allow refraction to occur?
The density. Refraction occurs at the boundary between two media of differing densities, such as air and water.
What Waves Resemble Transverse Waves But Occur In Mediums That Are Fixed At Both Ends?
standing waves
Does refraction occur only if rays are straight up and down?
No refraction can occur either way!
For refraction to occur in a wave the wave must?
For refraction to occur in a wave, the wave must enter a new medium at an angle.
In which of the following would refraction occur?
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Does refraction occur for both sound and light waves?
Refraction occurs for any waves, where there's a change in the medium.
What are the wave phenomena?
There are four different wave phenomena. The wave phenomena are; refraction, interference, reflection, and diffraction. Things that occur with waves will usually involve at least one of these phenomena.
What has to be different to allow refraction to occur?
The density. Refraction occurs at the boundary between two media of differing densities, such as air and water.
Does refraction occur when light passes through a piece of glass?
Yes, it is true.
What Waves Resemble Transverse Waves But Occur In Mediums That Are Fixed At Both Ends?
standing waves
Why does partial reflection and refraction still occur when the light is travelling more slowly in acrylic than in water?
It seems that you have not got a hold on refraction yet. Refraction occurs when a light is moving from one kind of medium to another kind. Now the slower the light moves more is the refraction. In fact refraction occurs due to change in the velocity of light in different mediums. When light moves from a rarer medium to a denser medium like say from air to glass, The speed of light decreases and the light moves towards the normal. A part of the light gets reflected back into the air as it falls on a denser medium. The reflection you see in the mirror is not perfect as due to the thickness of the glass most of the light refracts and some reflects.
How does refraction occur in water?
It is because of the change in velocity of light in two different media.
Would refraction still occur if light did not change speed when passing from medium to another?
No
What is the difference between refraction and transmission?
the difference is transmission occur in same medium,but refraction occurs whn 2 medias are there,its actually bending of light at interface of 2 medias
