Reflection Refraction Diffraction and Interference Definitions

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Physics
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6th Grade
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Hard
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Standards-aligned
Charles Martinez
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12 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of stuff can be refracted? Choose the best answer.
Light
Sound
Heat
Anything that travels in waves
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS4-1
NGSS.HS-PS4-5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Light refracts when:
It changes speed
It changes from a particle to a wave
Its density changes
It encounters a solid object
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main difference between refraction and diffraction?
Refraction is a phenomenon that affects light; diffraction is a phenomenon that affects sound.
Refraction involves the bending of light; diffraction involves the bending and spreading of light, usually around an obstacle.
Refraction usually happens in the atmosphere; diffraction usually happens closer to the earth's surface.
Refraction involves changes to the density of light; diffraction involves changes to the speed of light.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
NGSS.MS-PS4-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS4-5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
These two waves will ________ interfere and result in a _________ amplitude.
constructively, increased
constructively, decreased
destructively, increased
destructively, decreased
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS4-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This illustration best depicts which of the following behaviors?
Reflection
Refraction
Diffraction
Resonance
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
NGSS.MS-PS4-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This image best depicts which of the following wave behaviors?
Reflection
Refraction
Diffraction
Resonance
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