University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 33 - The Nature and Propagation of Light - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 1104: Q33.25

Answer

Yes and yes.

Work Step by Step

Water waves can reflect at the edge of a swimming pool. Refraction can be observed when water waves encounter an interface where their speed changes abruptly, for example, in a shallow pool where there is an underwater shelf/step and the water depth suddenly changes, or in a location where water currents of very different temperatures collide. Huygen’s principle applies to water waves because they are transverse waves.
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