Wave Interactions

Wave Interactions

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

8th - 9th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-PS4-2, MS-PS4-1, HS-PS4-1

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is reflection in wave interactions?

Back

Reflection is the bouncing back of a wave when it hits a barrier, such as a wall.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is constructive interference?

Back

Constructive interference occurs when two waves meet and combine to form a larger wave.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is transmission in wave interactions?

Back

Transmission refers to the passing of a wave through an object.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is absorption in wave interactions?

Back

Absorption is the process by which a wave's energy is taken in by a material, preventing it from passing through.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is diffraction?

Back

Diffraction is the bending of waves around obstacles or through openings.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is destructive interference?

Back

Destructive interference occurs when two waves meet and cancel each other out, resulting in a smaller wave.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the principle of wave reflection?

Back

The principle of wave reflection states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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