Wave Interactions

Which refers to the passing of a wave through an object?

• sound

• interference

• transmission

• frequency

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When light waves hit ice, most of them bounce off and radiate back into space. Because of this, ice is best described as which kind of surface?

• reflective

• absorbent

• dense

• rough

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What is occurring when a light wave goes through a pane of glass in a window?

• absorption

• transmission

• constructive interference

• destructive interference

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Kendra wants to use similes to describe the reflection and absorption of waves. Which pair of similes best fit?

• Reflection is like bouncing a tennis ball, and absorption is like water soaking into a paper towel.

• Reflection is like water soaking into a paper towel, and absorption is like bouncing a tennis ball.

• Reflection is the way a straw appears in a glass of water, and absorption is the separation of colors from a prism.

• Reflection is the separation of colors from a prism, and absorption is the way a straw appears in a glass of water.

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Which refers to the bending of a wave as it passes through one medium to another medium?

• reflection

• refraction

• transmission

• absorption

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A wave hits an object as shown.

Which kind of wave interaction is shown?

• absorption

• diffraction

• refraction

• reflection

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A wave hits an object as shown.

Which kind of wave interaction is shown?

• absorption

• diffraction

• refraction

• reflection

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A wave hits a wall as shown.

As the wave interacts with a wall, which kind of wave interaction is shown?

• absorption

• diffraction

• refraction

• reflection

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Which best describes why a diamond ring will sometimes sparkle different colors in normal white light?

• absorption

• interference

• refraction

• destruction

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Which best describes what is occurring when a door is almost closed and rays of light fan out from the small opening?

• absorption

• interference

• refraction

• diffraction

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