What kind of wave interaction occurs when ripples in a bathtub hit the wall of the tub?

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Steve J.
May 28, 2018

Reflection

Explanation:

If the angle between the wave's velocity and a line perpendicular to the side is #theta#, the angle of the reflection will be that same angle #theta#, but on the other side of the perpendicular. (The same as with the situation of a reflection in a mirror.)

I hope this helps,
Steve

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