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Apologia PhySc Mod15
Apologia Physical Science Module 15 Definitions
Term | Definition |
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Electromagnetic waves | A transverse wave composed of an oscillating electric field and a magnetic field that oscillates perpendicular to the electric field. |
The Law of Reflection | The angle of reflection equals the angle of incidence. |
First General Rule of Light | When light refracts into a substance in which it must slow down, the light ray will bend toward a line perpendicular to the surface it strikes. |
Second General Rule of Light | When light refracts into a substance in which it speeds up, the light ray will bend away from a line perpendicular to the surface it strikes. |