Wave Interactions

Light waves bouncing off a surface is known as?

• Transmission

• Refraction

• Reflection

• Absorption

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

This type of reflection is when light bounces off a smooth surface and at the same angle.

• Regular reflection

• Diffuse reflection

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

This type of reflection is when light bounces off a rough surface and in multiple angles.

• Regular reflection

• Diffuse reflection

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

This is when sound waves reflect or bounce off an an object.

• Echo

• Transmission

• Refraction

• Absorption

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

This is the term that describes when light passes through matter.

• Transmission

• Transparent

• Translucent

• Opaque

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

This describes an object where light passes through completely without any obstruction.

• Transmission

• Transparent

• Translucent

• Opaque

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

This describes an object where light passes through, but not as clearly or easily.

• Transmission

• Transparent

• Translucent

• Opaque

This describes an object where light does not pass though at all.

• Transmission

• Transparent

• Translucent

• Opaque

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

This is when light changes direction slightly when it passes from one material to another.

• Transmission

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Absorption

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

This describes when the atoms of matter absorb light, and converts the light into thermal energy.

• Transmission

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Absorption

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2