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- 1. Multiple Choice
What type of wave behavior is pictured above?RefractionReflectionAbsorptionDiffraction - 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of wave behavior is pictured above?RefractionReflectionAbsorptionDiffraction
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of wave behavior is pictured above?RefractionReflectionAbsorptionDiffraction
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWe see colors that are ______ but not colors that are absorbed.AbsorbedReflectedRefractedTransmitted
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhen a certain wavelength(s) of the electromagnetic spectrum is absorbed, then we _______ see that color.CannotCanalwayssometimes
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhen all wavelengths of white light are reflected, we see what color?BlackWhiteRainbowmaroon
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhen all wavelengths of white light are absorbed, we see what color?BlackWhiteRainbowMaroon
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the figures represents reflection?ABCD
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following represents refraction?ABCD
- 10. Multiple ChoiceRefraction occurs when _____________the wave's speed changes by entering a new mediuma wave bounces off of a boundarywaves parts meet each otherwaves bend around a barrier
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhen a sound wave experiences reflection, we heara louder soundan echoa quieter soundnothing
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThe combination of two or more waves that result in a single waveA. diffractionB. resonanceC. reflectionD. interference
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhen the crests of one wave overlap the crests of another wave or waves, this occurs.A. diffractionB. destructive interferenceC. constructive interferenceD. resonant frequencies
- 14. Multiple ChoiceConstructive InterferenceDestructive InterferenceRefractionDiffraction
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich wave behavior do noise cancelling headphones use?diffractionrefractionconstructive interferencedestructive interference
- 16. Multiple ChoiceAll waves carrywaterlightenergysound
- 17. Multiple Choice
What does reflection include(s)?
angle of incidence
angle of reflection
angle of bounce
angle of reflecting
- 18. Multiple Choice
Rainbows are made by...
water
rain
Water droplets act as prisms to separate white light into the ROYGBIV spectrum
- 19. Multiple Choice
What is the definition of Constructive Interference?
The bending of waves as they pass through openings or around corners
When two interfering waves have a displacement in the opposite direction, crest and trough overlap. Zero amplitude.
When two interfering waves have a displacement in the same direction, two crests and two troughs overlap. Increased amplitude.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceReflectionRefraction
- 21. Multiple Choice
absorption
diffraction
reflection
refraction
transmission
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhen a wave passes from one medium to another, the ________ may change.speedfrequencywavelengthspeed, frequency, and wavelength
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the units of frequency?m/ssHzm
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhich object would be the best at reflecting light waves?windowsmirrorsnotebookstables
- 25. Multiple ChoiceAs light travels through a lens in causes an object to appear larger, this is due to which behavior?TransmissionReflectionAbsorptionRefraction
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhen standing in the sun this behavior allows you to warm up as light and other waves hit your clothes.ReflectionRefractionAbsorptionTransmission
- 27. Multiple ChoiceElectromagnetic waves ________ a medium.requiredon't require
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhat is causing you to be able to see two sets of mountains in this picture?refraction of lightreflection of lighttransmission of lightabsorption of light
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