Wave Behaviors

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What is an echo?

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An echo is a sound wave that reflects off a hard surface and returns to the listener.

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What does opaque mean?

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Opaque refers to a material that allows very little to no light to pass through, making objects behind it invisible.

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of waves due to a change in their speed as they pass from one medium to another.

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What is diffraction?

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Diffraction is the bending of waves around obstacles or through openings, causing them to spread out.

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What happens to light when it is transmitted?

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When light is transmitted, it passes through a material without being absorbed or reflected, allowing objects behind it to be seen.

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What is reflection in wave behavior?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of waves when they hit a surface that does not absorb the energy.

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What is the difference between transparent and translucent materials?

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Transparent materials allow light to pass through clearly, while translucent materials allow some light to pass but scatter it, making objects behind them appear blurry.

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What is absorption in the context of waves?

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Absorption is the process by which a material takes in energy from waves, preventing them from passing through or reflecting.

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What is the principle of wave transmission?

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Wave transmission refers to the process of waves passing through a medium, such as light passing through glass.

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What is the speed of sound in air?

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The speed of sound in air at room temperature is approximately 343 meters per second.