Wave Behavior Concepts

Front

Why does it look like the head of a polar bear is separate from its body in a picture taken at a zoo?

Back

Light waves are bending as they pass from air to water.

Front

Why do music studios have soft, foam-like material on their walls?

Back

To prevent sound waves hitting the walls from bouncing back.

Front

Why does the dog think he is looking at another dog?

Back

Light waves are striking the mirror and bouncing off of it.

Front

Which wave behavior describes the process that occurs when a wave bends as it goes through a new substance?

Back

Refraction

Front

Which wave behavior describes the process that occurs when a wave goes through a new substance?

Back

Transmission

Front

Which wave behavior describes the process that occurs when a wave enters a new substance but stays in the new substance?

Back

Absorption

Front

Which wave behavior describes the process that occurs when a wave encounters a new substance and bounces off in the opposite direction?

Back

Reflection

Front

Which wave behavior describes the process that occurs when a wave bends as it goes through an opening or around a corner?

Back

Diffraction

Front

Sunglasses lenses are normally darker colored so they can __________ light getting to your eyes, but it is also important they can ___________ light since you need to see through them.

Back

absorb; transmit

Front

Which wave behavior shown represents refraction? Options: A, B, C, D.

Back

C