Wave Interactions

What happens when waves slow down and change direction?

• refraction

• diffraction

• absorption

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What is it called when two waves combine to form a new wave?

• reflection

• diffraction

• interference

Does the diagram show constructive or destructive interference?

• constructive interference

• destructive interference

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What happens when the crests of two waves overlap to form a larger wave?

• diffraction interference

• destruction interference

• constructive interference

What happens when the crest of one wave overlaps the trough of a different wave?

• diffraction interference

• destructive interference

• constructive interference

Light spreads out after it travels through a keyhole.

• refraction

• diffraction

• angle of reflection

• angle of incidence

In the diagram provided, what does B represent?

• refraction

• diffraction

• angle of reflection

• angle of incidence

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

In the diagram provided, what does A represent?

• refraction

• diffraction

• angle of reflection

• angle of incidence

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

A straw in a glass of water looks bent.

• refraction

• diffraction

• angle of reflection

• angle of incidence

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What is happening to these waves as they enter a material?

• absorption

• refraction

• reflection

• diffusion

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2