Wave Interactions
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is refraction?
Back
Refraction is the bending of a wave as it changes speed when moving from one medium to another.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is reflection?
Back
Reflection is the bouncing back of a wave when it hits a surface that does not absorb the wave's energy.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is diffraction?
Back
Diffraction is the spreading out of waves when they pass through a narrow opening or around obstacles.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is interference?
Back
Interference occurs when two or more waves meet and combine to form a new wave pattern, resulting in either a larger or smaller amplitude.
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NGSS.HS-PS4-5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to light when it passes from air into water?
Back
Light bends towards the normal line, which is an example of refraction.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the normal line in wave interactions?
Back
The normal line is an imaginary line perpendicular to the surface at the point of incidence where the wave strikes.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the principle of superposition in wave interference?
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The principle of superposition states that when two or more waves overlap, the resulting wave displacement is the sum of the individual displacements.
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