Wave Behaviors 2

Front

What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, caused by a change in its speed.

Front

What causes light to refract when moving from air to water?

Back

The change in speed of light as it enters a denser medium (water) from a less dense medium (air) causes refraction.

Front

What is reflection in terms of wave behavior?

Back

Reflection is the bouncing back of a wave when it hits a surface that it cannot pass through.

Front

What are the four main interactions of waves with materials?

Back

Reflection, absorption, transmission, and refraction.

Front

Why is soundproofing important in a music studio?

Back

Soundproofing prevents sound waves from escaping the studio and external noise from entering, ensuring better sound quality.

Front

What type of object absorbs all colors of light?

Back

A black object absorbs all colors of light and reflects none.

Front

What happens to light when it passes through a prism?

Back

Light refracts and disperses into its component colors (spectrum) when passing through a prism.

Front

What is the difference between absorption and transmission of waves?

Back

Absorption is when a wave's energy is taken in by a material, while transmission is when a wave passes through a material.

Front

How does the angle of incidence affect reflection?

Back

The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection; this is known as the law of reflection.

Front

What is total internal reflection?

Back

Total internal reflection occurs when a wave hits a boundary at an angle greater than the critical angle, causing it to reflect entirely back into the medium.