Sound and Waves Behavior

What characteristic of a wave do we experience when we hear an echo?

• Refraction

• Diffraction

• Reflection

• Transmitted

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When surfaces are porous sound is not transmitted very well. What is happening to the sound?

• Absorption

• Reflection

• Diffraction

• Nothing

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Which one is quieter houses with carpet or houses with tiles?

• Tiles

• Carpet

• There’s no difference

What is another word for diffraction?

Why does a black object appear black?

• Absorbs all the colors

• Reflects all the colors

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What behavior of light bends depending on the median it’s entering?

• Reflection

• Transmitted

• Diffraction

• Refraction

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Why do waves refract when they pass from one medium to another?

• Nothing happens

• Wavelength changes

• Speed changes

• Energy changes

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Why do you want to wear light colors on a sunny day?

• Absorption

• Reflection

• light and dark don’t have a difference

• Transmission

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What behavior of light lets you see your face in the water?

• Transmission

• Refraction

• Diffraction

• Reflection

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Why are apples red?

• Red is reflected

• Red is absorbed

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