Self Check: Wave Behavior

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What is diffraction?

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Diffraction is the bending of waves around obstacles and openings, which causes the waves to spread out.

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What color absorbs all visible light waves?

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Black absorbs all visible light waves.

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What is absorption in wave behavior?

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Absorption is when energy is not transmitted or reflected but instead goes into the medium.

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If an object reflects red wavelengths, what color does it appear?

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The object appears red.

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Why does sound become faint when entering a room next to a hammering sound?

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The wall absorbs some of the sound waves.

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What is reflection in wave behavior?

Back

Reflection is when waves bounce off a surface and change direction.

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of waves as they pass from one medium to another, changing speed.

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What is the difference between transmission and absorption?

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Transmission is when waves pass through a medium, while absorption is when waves are taken in by the medium.

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What happens to light waves when they hit a transparent object?

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Light waves are transmitted through the object, allowing us to see through it.

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What is the principle of color absorption?

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An object appears a certain color based on the wavelengths of light it reflects and absorbs.

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