17.2 Wave Behaviors Practice Check

The illustration shows a light ray striking an object.
In the illustration, the light ray striking the object is-

• absorbed
• stopped
• reflected
• refracted

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The bouncing off of light rays from the surface of an object such as a mirror or other shiny surface is called:

• mirror
• laser
• reflection
• refraction

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The ray of light that strikes a reflecting surface is called ________.

• incident ray
• reflected ray
• normal ray
• none of the above

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If the angle of incidence is 45 degree, what is the angle between the incident ray and reflecting surface

• 45
• 90
• 180
• none of the above

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This image is representing what wave interaction?

• Refraction
• Diffraction
• Reflection
• Interference

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What is the main difference between refraction and diffraction?

• refraction is a phenomenon that affects light; diffraction is a phenomenon that affects sound
• refraction involves the bending of light; diffraction involves the bending and spreading of light, usually around an obstacle

What type of interference is represented in this diagram?

• Constructive

• Destructive

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What type of interference is represented in the diagram?

• Constructive

• Destructive

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What type of interference do noise cancelling headphones use?

• Constructive Interference

• Destructive Interference

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Which type of interference occurs when sound waves produced by wind instruments become louder?

• Constructive

• Destructive

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