Unit 6 Test Review

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What is reflection?

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Reflection is the behavior of waves when they bounce back after hitting a surface.

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What happens during absorption?

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Absorption is when waves are taken in by a material and do not bounce back.

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What is transmission in terms of waves?

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Transmission is the process where waves pass through a material without being absorbed.

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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.

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What type of wave is a transverse wave?

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A transverse wave is a wave where the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is the accumulation of excess electric charge on an object.

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What is an example of a compressional wave?

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Sound waves are an example of compressional waves.

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What is an opaque material?

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An opaque material is one that does not allow light to pass through.

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What is a translucent material?

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A translucent material allows some light to pass through but not enough to see clearly.

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What is a mechanical wave?

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A mechanical wave is a wave that requires a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel through.