Wave Interactions & Wavelength (Edexcel GCSE Physics)

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Wave Interactions & Wavelength

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  • When waves move from one substance to another the waves might be:
    • Transmitted
    • Absorbed
    • Reflected
    • Refracted

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When waves move from one medium to another they can be transmitted, reflected, refracted or absorbed

  • Materials interact differently with waves depending on their wavelength
  • Whilst some wavelengths might be transmitted, others might be reflected, refracted or absorbed
  • For example, glass will:
    • Transmit and/or refract visible light
    • Absorb UV radiation
    • Reflect IR radiation

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