Light Waves

Which statement best describes what waves are?

• wavy lines on graph paper
• disturbances that transfer energy
• light energy that changes particles of matter
• circles that move out from a central place 

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

The light we can see. 

• visible
• gamma
• ultraviolet

Can travel through matter (gas, liquid, solid) but not space. 

• light
• sound

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Can travel through matter (gas, liquid, solid) and empty space. 

• sound
• light

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Visible light is 

• radiation
• light
• a way to transfer energy
• all of these

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When light shines through a prism it creates a ________________

• colors
• ROY G. BIV
• spectrum
• electromagnetic wave

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

The highest point on a wave

• trough
• amplitude
• crest
• wavelength

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What is reflection in simple terms?

• Soaks up light
• Passes through
• light bounces off

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What does refract mean?

• To shrink
• To bend
• To widen
• To enlarge

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When light bounces off an object- If the surface is smooth and shiny, like glass, water or polished metal, the light will reflect at the same angle as it hit the surface.

• reflection

• refraction

• diffusion

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