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Wave Reflection Absorption and Transmittance MS-PS4-2

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diffraction

the bending of waves when they pass around a barrier or through an opening
diffraction Simple Definition

echo

a reflected sound wave
echo Simple Definition

law of reflection

states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection
law of reflection Simple Definition

opaque

a material that does not let any light pass through
opaque Simple Definition

reflection

the bouncing of light, sound, or heat waves off a surface
reflection Simple Definition

refraction

the bending of light when it passes from one substance into another
refraction Simple Definition

translucent

allows some light to pass through but scatters it
translucent Simple Definition

transparent

allows light to pass through
transparent Simple Definition

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