What is wave refraction?
A change in a wave’s direction caused by a change in its speed as it enters a different region.
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What is wave refraction?
A change in a wave’s direction caused by a change in its speed as it enters a different region.
How does the angle of incidence affect refraction when a wave’s speed changes at a boundary?
At an angle, the wave changes direction. At normal incidence, its direction stays the same.
When a wave’s speed changes at a boundary, what happens to its frequency and wavelength?
Its frequency stays the same, while its wavelength changes.
How does water depth affect the speed of waves in a ripple tank?
Water waves travel more slowly in shallower water.