Physics GCSE
equal angles
What equal angles means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of equal angles
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Reference: AQA
The angle of reflection is equal to the angle of incidence, both measured from the normal.
Topics that use equal angles
- Reflection of waves (physics only) (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- absorption
- law of reflection
- Reflection
- specular reflection
- transmission
- boundary between materials
- material interfaces
- normal at 90°
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