Behaviors of Waves Quiz

When light hits a surface and bounces off of the surface it is known as ______.

• diffraction
• reflection
• absorption
• refraction

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The type of reflection that occurs from a smooth surface is known as _______.

• total internal reflection
• regular /specular reflection

• irregular/ diffuse reflection

• plain reflection

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When a sound wave is reflected, it is known as an ______.

• reverb
• echo
• timbre
• frequency

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Which type of matter transmits light very well?

• Reflective

• Opaque

• Transparent

• Translucent

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What is the term for when a light wave bends as it travels from one medium to another?

• Reflection

• Absorption

• Transmission

• Refraction

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We see colors that are

• Reflected into our eyes

• Refracted into our eyes

• Transmitted in our eyes

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Black is seen because all light is

• reflected

• refracted

• absorbed

• transmitted

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White is seen because all light is

• reflected

• refracted

• transmitted

• absorbed

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Sound proofing a room is an example of sound waves being

• reflected

• refracted

• absorbed

• transmitted

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What is happening to the RED light?

• reflected

• absorbed

• refracted

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