Waves at Boundaries (GCSE Physics)
Waves at Boundaries
Waves at Boundaries
- Boundaries are found between materials. When two different materials are next to each other, there is a boundary between them. This boundary is the point at which one material ends and the other material starts.
- Waves can be reflected at boundaries. When waves are passing from one material to another, they will reach a boundary. At this boundary, the wave might actually be reflected and unable to pass into the second material.
- Waves can also be transmitted or absorbed. Instead of being reflected, the waves could also be absorbed or transmitted. If a wave is transmitted, this means that it simply passes from the first material into the second material. If a wave is absorbed, then the energy of the wave will be transferred to the energy store of the second material.
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