Point of incidence

Key term for OCR GCSE Physics B, used in Light and sound interactions.

Definition

The exact spot where an incoming light ray strikes a surface.

Exam Context

Point of incidence appears in OCR GCSE Physics B revision content for Radiation and waves, especially Light and sound interactions and Light and sound interactions.

Radiation and waves Light and sound interactions Light and sound interactions

Found in Revision Notes

Radiation and waves

Reflection, Refraction and Lenses

Light and sound interactions • Light and sound interactions

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Related Key Terms

Angle of deviation Angle of incidence Angle of reflection Angle of refraction

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