Waves Practice

Which object would be the best at reflecting light waves?

• windows
• mirrors
• notebooks
• tables

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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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Which of the figures represents reflection?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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Which of the following represents refraction?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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

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

• medium
• refraction
• reflection
• interference

A wave carries...?

• energy only
• matter only
• energy and matter
• neither

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which of the following is NOT a mechanical wave?

• sound
• light
• ocean
• seismic

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What kind of waves can travel through space?

• electromagnetic waves
• compressional waves
• longitudinal waves
• sound waves

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The lowest part of the wave is called the ?

• frequency
• crest
• amplitude
• trough

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