How is the behavior of waves affected by a medium?

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Jorge Diaz · Answer 1 · 2015-10-26T10:22:40+0000

they are slowed down.

even air is a medium and will slow down waves (slightly) compared to a vacuum/ space

if the wave hits the medium at an angle it can be 'bent' (refracted) like light through a glass prism

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