Wave Interactions quiz

______________ is a chance in direction as a wave travels by the edge of an objects or through an opening.

• refraction

• reflection

• interference

• diffraction

Electromagnetic waves are absorbed by _________________.

• liquids only

• solids only

• gases only

• all materials

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The angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection.

• law of refraction

• law of reflection

• law of diffraction

• law of incidence

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A standing wave occurs when two waves with the same __________ overlap while traveling in opposite directions.

• wavelength

• frequency

• amplitude

• energy

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What types of waves can be reflected when they hit a surface? (give the best answer)

• Mechanical waves

• Electromagnetic waves

• Gravitational waves

• All waves

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The angle between the incoming wave and normal.

• angle of deflection

• angle of reflection

• angle of incidence

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The transfer of energy by a wave into the medium through which it travels is ________________.

• transmission

• diffraction

• absorption

• reflection

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In refraction, the greater a wave changes speed, the greater the change in, _____________.

• direction

• longitude

• reflection

• interference

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Objects that do not reflect any visible light appear to be __________.

• black

• white

• clear

What kind of interference occurs when a crest overlaps with a crest?

• destructive

• constructive

• reflective

• refractive

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