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    • Episode 316: Preparation for reflection and refraction topic
    • Episode 317: Reflection and refraction of waves
    • Episode 318: Total internal reflection
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Reflection and refraction

This topic gives an overview of reflection and refraction, with the emphasis on an interpretation in terms of waves. Applications, particularly those involving total internal reflection, are considered.

  • Episode 316: Preparation for reflection and refraction topic
  • Episode 317: Reflection and refraction
  • Episode 318: Total internal reflection and fibre optics
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