Wave Behaviors

Front

What is the medium in which sound travels fastest?

Back

Sound travels fastest in solids.

Front

What happens to light waves when they pass through different substances like air, glass, and water?

Back

Light waves bend as they pass through different substances.

Front

What is the term for the behavior of waves when they enter a new medium?

Back

Transmission.

Front

Why does a polar bear's head appear separate from its body when viewed in water?

Back

Light waves bend as they pass from air to water.

Front

In which medium does light travel fastest?

Back

Light travels fastest in a vacuum.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light waves as they pass from one medium to another.

Front

What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

Back

Reflection is the bouncing back of waves when they hit a barrier, while refraction is the bending of waves as they pass into a different medium.

Front

What is diffraction?

Back

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

Front

What is absorption in the context of wave behavior?

Back

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

Front

What is the speed of sound in air compared to water?

Back

Sound travels faster in water than in air.