Wave Reflection

This illusion used which of these concepts?

• lasers

• special effects

• reflections

• fiber optics

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What happens when light hits a shiny or smooth surface?

• It disappears.

• It is refracted.

• It is absorbed.

• It is reflected.

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What is the angle of reflection equal to?

• the angle of refraction

• the angle of incidence

• the angle of absorption

• the angle of light

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When you look into a mirror, what is happening to the light?

• It is increasing in wavelengths.

• It is being refracted.

• It is being absorbed.

• It is being reflected.

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When a sound wave bounces off a hard surface and returns to the source, what is this an example of?

• Absorption

• Transmission

• Reflection

• Diffusion

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Erika visits the Grand Canyon with her family. When she shouts near the edge, she can hear her voice echo throughout the canyon. Which statement describes why Erika hears her echo?

• The sound was loud.

• The sound waves travelled in a vacuum.

• The sound waves reflected off the canyon walls.

• The sound waves bent as they travelled into the canyon.

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Rhythmic disturbances that carry energy are called ______.

• ripples

• bubbles

• waves

• pulsars

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What is the law that states the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection?

• Law of Refraction

• Law of Reflection

• Snell's Law

• Law of Diffraction

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Which of the following surfaces would most likely cause diffuse reflection?

• A polished metal surface

• A smooth glass window

• A rough concrete wall

• A calm water surface

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In an experiment, a light wave hits a mirror at an angle of 30 degrees. What is the angle of reflection?

• 15 degrees

• 30 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 60 degrees

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