how do the reflected waves produced when a wave passes into a less dense medium differ from reflected waves produced when a wave passes into a more dense medium?
2007-01-11 13:39:43 · 5 answers · asked by lindi 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Do u mean refracted?
then it would be velocity, as the distance and time can not be changed
2007-01-11 13:44:44 · answer #1 · answered by Yahya d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The waves differ because one is inverted (flipped upside down) when it hits a more dense medium and the other is not inverted.
2007-01-11 22:21:44 · answer #2 · answered by hello 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Phase. Look into how phase changes in each case. I haven't touches this stuff for too long and I don't want to mis-guide you by more precise but possibly incorrect answer.
2007-01-11 21:49:21 · answer #3 · answered by Snowflake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd love to help, but you need to be a bit more clear.
2007-01-11 21:43:15 · answer #4 · answered by flyingbirdyaws 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
holy crap... sorry i am not a physic. i thought i was untill i read your
question. sorry.
2007-01-11 21:45:24 · answer #5 · answered by pajamapants59 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋