Wave Interactions Review

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How do waves transfer energy?

Back

by the vibration of particles in a medium

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What is the term for the bending of waves as they pass from one medium to another?

Back

refraction

Front

What is the term for the bouncing back of an object or wave when it hits a surface through which it cannot pass?

Back

reflection

Front

What type of wave interaction occurs when waves spread out after passing through a narrow opening?

Back

diffraction

Front

True or False: Refraction causes waves to bounce back off of an object.

Back

False

Front

What is the term for the point in a standing wave where there is no movement?

Back

node

Front

What is resonance in the context of wave interactions?

Back

Resonance is the phenomenon that occurs when a system is driven at its natural frequency, resulting in a large amplitude of oscillation.

Front

What happens to light waves when they pass through a prism?

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They are refracted and separated into different colors.

Front

What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

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

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What is an example of diffraction in everyday life?

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Hearing someone speak around a corner.