Question 89 of 122 in Properties of Waves

Refraction

1 mark · Easy

Name the line that is always drawn at right angles to the barrier when showing reflection or refraction of waves.

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The normal

Also accept: normal

Common mistakes: mirror; boundary

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B1 · 1 mark · Correctly names the normal.

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The line is called the normal.

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