Wave Phenomena

Wave Phenomena

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Physics

7th Grade

Hard

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Deanna Grandalen

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is reflection?

Back

Reflection occurs when a wave strikes an object and bounces off it. All types of waves, including sound, water, and light waves, can be reflected.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does light reflection allow a person to see themselves in a mirror?

Back

Light strikes a person's face and bounces off. The light reflected off the face strikes the mirror and is reflected into the person's eyes.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are echoes?

Back

Echoes are a result of reflecting sound waves. Sound waves reflect off surfaces and can travel back to the ears.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the law of reflection?

Back

The angle of incidence is always equal to the angle of reflection. This law applies to all reflected waves, including light, sound, and water waves.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of a wave caused by a change in its speed as it travels from one medium to another.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes the illusion of a broken straw in water?

Back

The illusion is caused by refraction, as light waves change speed and direction when passing from air to water.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is diffraction?

Back

Diffraction is the bending of a wave around an object. It occurs when waves pass around an object, unlike refraction, which occurs when waves pass through an object.

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