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Reflected ray

GCSEAQA8463

Reflected ray

Key term for AQA GCSE Physics, used in Wave Properties.

Definition

The ray of light or other wave that bounces off a boundary.

Exam Context

Reflected ray appears in AQA GCSE Physics revision content for Waves, especially Wave Properties and Reflection of waves.

Waves Wave Properties Reflection of waves

Found in Revision Notes

Waves

Reflection of waves

Wave Properties • Reflection of waves

Related Key Terms

Absorption Angle of incidence Angle of reflection Diffuse reflection

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Reflected ray — AQA Physics Definition | GradeGen.AI

Energy transfer

Law of reflection