Waves lesson 2, 5a, 5b Review

Front

What type of reflection occurs when light bounces off a smooth surface, like a mirror?

Back

Regular reflection.

Front

What is the term for a surface that curves inward, like the inside of a bowl?

Back

Concave.

Front

What happens to white light when it passes through a prism?

Back

It is made of many colors.

Front

What type of wave is a light wave classified as?

Back

Electromagnetic wave.

Front

What is the process called when light passes from one transparent material to another and bends?

Back

Refraction.

Front

What is the term for light that is scattered in many directions when it hits a rough surface?

Back

Diffuse reflection.

Front

What do we call a surface that curves outward, like the outside of a ball?

Back

Convex.

Front

What is the term for materials that allow some light to pass through but not all?

Back

Translucent.

Front

What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

Back

Reflection is when light bounces off a surface; refraction is when light bends as it passes through different materials.

Front

What is an example of a mechanical wave?

Back

Sound wave.