Wave Behavior and Light Properties

Front

Refraction occurs when _____________

Back

the wave bends or changes directions

Front

When a wave strikes an object and bounces off

Back

reflection

Front

When a wave passes from one medium to another, the ________ may change.

Back

speed

Front

Which object would be the best at reflecting light waves? Options: windows, mirrors, notebooks, tables

Back

mirrors

Front

When standing in the sun this behavior allows you to warm up as light and other waves hit your clothes. Options: Reflection, Refraction, Absorption, Transmission

Back

Absorption

Front

A material that allows all light through is called

Back

transparent

Front

A __________ separate white light into the spectrum of colors.

Back

Prisms

Front

What is happening to MOST of the light that hits the window from the outside when a student looks out and sees other students?

Back

The light is being transmitted.

Front

A _____ is sound waves that reflect off of a hard surface.

Back

echo

Front

Which type of object allows only some light to be transmitted (looks blurry)? Options: transparent object, translucent object, opaque object, invisible object

Back

translucent object