Understanding Wave Behaviors Quiz

What happens to light waves when they hit a smooth and shiny surface like a mirror?

• They are absorbed by the surface.

• They pass through the surface.

• They are reflected off the surface.

• They are refracted by the surface.

When a wave enters a new medium and changes direction, this behavior is known as:

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Diffraction

• Scattering

What is it called when waves bend around the edges of an obstacle or aperture?

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Diffraction

• Transmission

When two waves meet and combine to form a new wave pattern, this is known as:

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Interference

• Transmission

Which of the following is an example of a translucent material?

• Clear glass

• Opaque plastic

• Colored water

When light waves are redirected in many different directions after hitting a gas molecule in the atmosphere, this is known as:

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Scattering

• Transmission