AP Physics 2: Unit 13 Geometric Optics Study Notes

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Flashcards generated from the AP Physics 2 Geometric Optics study notes covering basic concepts such as rays and wavefronts.

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Ray

A straight line that represents the path of light.

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Wavefronts

Surfaces of constant phase in a propagating wave.

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Light travels in straight lines

A fundamental principle of geometric optics indicating that light can be represented as rays.