Wave Interactions

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What is a wave?

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A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter.

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What does absorption mean in wave interactions?

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Absorption is the process by which a wave's energy is taken in by a material.

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What is reflection in terms of wave interactions?

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Reflection is when a wave bounces back after hitting a barrier.

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of a wave as it passes from one medium to another.

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What is diffraction?

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Diffraction is the spreading out of waves when they pass through a narrow opening or around obstacles.

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What is transmission in wave interactions?

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Transmission is the process of a wave passing through a material without being absorbed.

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What happens to light when it is absorbed?

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When light is absorbed, its energy is converted into other forms, such as heat.

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What is an example of reflection?

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An example of reflection is seeing your image in a mirror.

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What is an example of refraction?

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An example of refraction is a straw appearing bent when placed in a glass of water.

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What is an example of diffraction?

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An example of diffraction is the spreading of sound waves as they pass through a doorway.