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Difference Between Reflection Refraction Scattering

The document outlines the differences between reflection, refraction, and scattering of waves. Reflection involves the bouncing of waves from a surface, refraction is the bending of waves when entering a different medium, and scattering is the dispersion of waves in various directions. Each phenomenon has distinct characteristics regarding medium change, wave direction, energy loss, signal strength, frequency effects, examples, occurrence, and applications.

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Difference Between Reflection Refraction Scattering

The document outlines the differences between reflection, refraction, and scattering of waves. Reflection involves the bouncing of waves from a surface, refraction is the bending of waves when entering a different medium, and scattering is the dispersion of waves in various directions. Each phenomenon has distinct characteristics regarding medium change, wave direction, energy loss, signal strength, frequency effects, examples, occurrence, and applications.

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Difference Between Reflection, Refraction, and Scattering

Aspect Reflection Refraction Scattering

Definition Bouncing of wave from a surface


Bending of wave as it passes
Dispersion
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Medium Change No change in medium Wave enters a different medium


No change in medium but sm

Wave Direction Predictable (Angle of Incidence


Changes
= Reflection)
by Snell's Law Random and unpredictable

Surface Type Smooth, large surfaces Boundary between two media


Medium with irregularities

Energy Loss Minimal Some energy lost High energy loss

Signal Strength Mostly maintained Slightly reduced Significantly weakened

Frequency Effect Occurs across all frequencies


More effect at high frequencies
Stronger at high frequencies

Example Radio waves hitting buildings


Light bending in fiber or airFog or dust scattering sunligh

Occurrence Urban areas, ground-levelAtmosphere layers, opticalTroposphere,


media dusty environm

Application Radar, TV signal redirection


Optical communication, antennas
Satellite and deep space com

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