The behavior of a wave striking a solid barrier, similar to a basketball hitting a backboard, is called reflection.

Here's why:

* Reflection: Waves, like light, sound, or water waves, bounce off a surface when they encounter it. This "bouncing back" is reflection. The angle at which the wave hits the surface (angle of incidence) is equal to the angle at which it bounces back (angle of reflection).

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