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Interface (optical)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A boundary between two media with different optical properties (different indices of refraction); refraction and reflection occur at interfaces.

AP course connection

Topic 13.3: 13.3 Refraction

Unit 13

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