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Physics 12 Instructional Master

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  • 314 Chapter 9 Waves and Light Copyright 2003 Nelson

    Instructional Master

    Partial ReflectionPartial RefractionLSM 9.4-1

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    Figure 8For waves and light refracted away from the normal when the speed increases, partial reflection also occurs.