Physics Course/Waves/Wave Refraction
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Wave Refraction[edit | edit source]
Wave refraction is a phenomenon observed when wave travels and hits a blocking object at a deflected angle instead of passing through the object in straight line.
Angle of Refraction[edit | edit source]
If θi represents the incident angle and if wave travels in straight line then the angle of refraction is equal to angle of incident
- θr = θi
If wave travels is being deflected at angle θr Then the deflection can be calculated by
- Degree of Refraction =