Waves interactions Quiz 2-

Which of the following is NOT a cause of a wave changing direction?

• Reflection
• Refraction
• Radiation
• Diffraction

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Light waves are mechanical waves.

• True
• False

Refraction causes waves to bounce back off of an object.

• True
• False

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Which form of Interference is occurring in this picture?

• Reflection
• Refraction
• Diffraction
• Radiation

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When light waves are absorbed, they can become heat.

• True
• False

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Light is the only wave that can be reflected.

• True
• False

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Which of the following is the bending of a wave, which changes its speed.

• Reflection
• Diffraction
• Refraction
• Frequency

When a wave bends or spreads past a medium, this is referred to as

• Reflection
• Refraction
• Radiation
• Diffraction

When waves meet, and form either a larger or smaller amplitude

• Radiation
• Interference
• Diffraction
• Microwaves

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The combination of two waves to form a larger amplitude is what type of interference?

• Constructive
• Destructive
• Diffractive
• Refractive

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