10.3.3 - Reflection of a Plane Wave by a Plane Surface
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What is the law of reflection?
💡 Hint: Think about how angles behave when light reflects from a surface.
Define a wavefront.
💡 Hint: Consider how waves spread out in the medium.
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What does Huygens' principle state?
💡 Hint: Consider how waves form and interact.
True or False: The angle of incidence is always equal to the angle of reflection.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how light behaves when striking a surface.
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If a plane wave strikes a mirror at an angle of 30°, what is the angle of reflection?
💡 Hint: Use the law of reflection directly.
A wavefront approaching a reflective barrier forms an angle of incidence of 45°. Describe the behavior and characteristics of the reflection.
💡 Hint: Visualize how equal angles maintain the law of reflection.
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