Competency #9
Compare and contrast the nature of sound and light
Learning Objective e
- e. Explain reflection, refraction, diffraction, and polarization of light
Question
Write down your answer to the following question:
Match the following terms relating to properties of light to the correct definition
| Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
| 1. Reflection | A. the process of selecting light waves that are all vibrating in the same plane and removing those that are not |
| 2. Refraction | B. the bending of light around the edge of an object |
| 3. Diffraction | C. the change in the direction of a light wave when it bounces off of a surface |
| 4. Polarization | D. the change in the direction of a light wave when it travels from one substance into another substance |
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