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Waves bouncing off an object is called reflection.
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What occurs when a wave strikes an object or surface bounces off?
Waves bouncing off an object is called reflection.
What occurs when a wave strikes an object and bounces?
When a wave strikes an object and bounces off, it experiences reflection. The angle at which the wave hits the object is equal to the angle at which it bounces off, known as the law of reflection. The wave can either be absorbed by the object or reflected back, depending on the material and surface of the object.
Reflection occurs when light strikes and then?
When the light waves strikes an object and bounces off
Is it true that Refraction occurs when a wave strikes an object and bounces off?
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What occurs when a wave strikes an object or surfaces and bounces off?
Waves bouncing off an object is called reflection.
What occurs when light strikes a transparent surface?
When light strikes a transparent surface, it can be transmitted through the material, absorbed by the material, or reflected off the surface. The amount of light that is transmitted, absorbed, or reflected depends on the properties of the material and the angle at which the light strikes the surface.
When light strikes an objects and it bounces b ack is it being refracted?
If the light truly "bounces back", then it is being reflected. Refraction is the bending of electromagnetic waves like light or radio.
What type of reflection occurs when light bounces off of a SMOOTH surface such as a mirror?
Specular reflection occurs when light bounces off of a smooth surface such as a mirror!
Where a light is absorbed or reflected?
Light rays are absorbed by an object when the object's surface material takes in the light energy, converting it into heat. Reflection occurs when light bounces off the surface of an object, with the angle of incidence equaling the angle of reflection.
What occurs when light strikes a transparent surface like glass?
When light strikes a transparent surface like glass, three main things can happen: transmission (light passes through the glass), reflection (light bounces off the surface), and refraction (light changes direction as it enters or exits the glass due to a change in speed).
A ray of light strikes a flat surface?
When a ray of light strikes a flat surface, it can undergo reflection or refraction. Reflection occurs when the light ray bounces off the surface and changes direction, following the law of reflection. Refraction occurs when the light ray enters the surface and changes speed, causing it to bend at an angle.
What occurs when light waves bounce off an object?
Reflection is when light bounces off an object. If the surface is smooth and shiny, like glass, water or polished metal, the light will reflect at the same angle as it hit the surface. This is called specular reflection.
