EMS Test

absorption

diffraction

reflection

refraction

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2

3

4

Diffraction because the waves are coming together and getting bigger.

Diffraction because the water is bending around the opening in the dam.

Refraction because the water waves are changing speed going from the air to the water in the picture.

Reflection because the angle of the waves at Point C must be equal to the waves at Point D.

translucent

medium

opaque

transparent

reflects all colors of light except blue.

absorbs all colors of light except blue

refracts all colors of light except blue

is transparent to all colors of light except blue

reflection

diffraction

refraction

absorbing

reflection

refraction

constructive interference

destructive interference

are bent due to refraction between the water and air

are bent due to the different directions the fish is swimming

are bent due to the dissolved particulates in the water

are bent due to the time of day

reflection

refraction

diffraction

absorption

A straw appearing to bend when you place it in a glass of water.

A prism breaking a beam of light into its component colors.

The sun set causes a shadow of a large tree.

The music on your stereo getting louder when you turn up the volume.