Reflections, Absorption, and Transmission

What is the term for when a wave passes through a material?

• Reflection
• Absorption
• Transmission
• Refraction

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When light hits a dark object and gets absorbed, what is this an example of?

• Transmission
• Reflection
• Refraction
• Absorption

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What happens when a wave hits a new medium?

• It can be transmitted
• It can be absorbed
• It can be reflected
• All of the above

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What is refraction and how does it affect the path of light waves?

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Carpets and curtains in a room ______ sound waves, making the room quieter.

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Can you explain the process of transmission of waves?

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What is transmission in relation to waves?

• When a wave is absorbed by a material
• When a wave passes through a material
• When a wave bounces back after striking a barrier
• None of the above

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When light hits a mirror and gets reflected, what is this an example of?

• Reflection
• Transmission
• Refraction
• Absorption

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When a wave hits a new medium, it can be ______, which is when it passes through a material.

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What happens to the path of light waves when they pass from one medium to another?

• It becomes a matter wave
• It remains straight
• It absorbs the light waves
• It bends or refracts

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