REFRACTION OF WAVES

REFRACTION OF WAVES

1. MEANING :-

   • A change in its direction as the waves pass from one medium to another.
     • occurs when there is a difference in the speed of the wave at the boundary of two mediums.

2. v & λ

   • The relationship between v and λ of a water wave in deep and shallow water:
     • v = f λ (v is directly proportional to λ )

3. AFTER REFRACTION :-

   • After refraction, the wave has the same frequency, but a different speed, wavelength and direction of propagation.

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