Light Waves

bending of light that happens when light travels through different mediums (substances)

• reflection

• refraction

• diffusion

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

the height or depth of a wave that determines how much ENERGY the wave carries. In a sound wave, it is also synonymous with how much volume the wave carries.

• wavelength

• compression

• amplitude

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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

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

• sound
• light

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Makes you get sunburn. 

• x-ray
• visible
• ultraviolet

Visible light is 

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

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

The highest point on a wave

• trough
• amplitude
• crest
• wavelength

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1