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Reflection Vocab
Vocabulary for science on the components of reflection
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Incoming wave | A wave moving toward the surface at an angle. |
| Angle of incidence | The angle between the incoming wave and the normal. |
| Normal | A line perpendicular to the surface at the point where reflection occurs. |
| Angle of reflection | The angle between the reflected wave and the normal. |
| Reflected wave | A wave bouncing off the surface at an angle. |