Wave Interaction and Interference

Which of the following is NOT a cause of a wave changing direction?

• Reflection
• Refraction
• Radiation
• Diffraction

Light waves are mechanical waves.

• True
• False

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

Refraction causes waves to bounce back off of an object.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which form of Interference is occurring in this picture?

• Reflection
• Refraction
• Diffraction
• Radiation

When light waves are absorbed, they can become heat.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Light is the only wave that can be reflected.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which of the following is the bending of a wave, which changes its speed.

• Reflection
• Diffraction
• Refraction
• Frequency

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

When a wave bends or spreads past a medium, this is referred to as

• Reflection
• Refraction
• Radiation
• Diffraction

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

When waves meet, and form either a larger or smaller amplitude

• Radiation
• Interference
• Diffraction
• Microwaves

The combination of two waves to form a larger amplitude is what type of interference?

• Constructive
• Destructive
• Diffractive
• Refractive