Wave Behaviors

Which object would be the best at reflecting light waves?

• windows
• mirrors
• notebooks
• tables

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

As light travels through a lens in causes an object to appear larger, this is due to which behavior?

• Transmission
• Reflection
• Absorption
• Refraction

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

When standing in the sun this behavior allows you to warm up as light and other waves hit your clothes. 

• Reflection
• Refraction
• Absorption
• Transmission

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which of the figures represents reflection?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which of the following represents refraction?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Refraction occurs when _____________

• the wave's speed changes
• in response to echoes
• as a result of reflected impages in a mirror
• none of the above

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

A _______ separates sunlight into the colors of the visible spectrum

• prism
• both prism and mirror
• mirror
• solid cube

which material does sound travel the fastest?

• solid 
• liquid 
• gases

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

When a wave strikes and object and bounces off. (example echo)

• medium
• refraction
• reflection
• interference

 A piece of wax paper will let some light pass through it and the objects look blurry since wax paper is considered to be.

• translucent 
• transparent 
• opaque 
•  reflective