wave behaviors and wave interference

Which of the figures represents reflection?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Refraction occurs when _____________

• the wave's speed changes by entering a new medium

• a wave bounces off of a boundary

• waves parts meet each other

• waves bend around a barrier

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

When a wave bends as it passes through at an angle from one medium to another

• medium

• refraction

• reflection

• interference

When a wave strikes an object and bounces off

• medium

• refraction

• reflection

• interference

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

The combination of two or more waves that result in a single wave

• diffraction

• resonance

• reflection

• interference

When the crests of one wave overlap the crests of another wave or waves, this occurs

• diffraction

• destructive interference

• constructive interference

• resonant frequencies

• Constructive Interference

• Destructive Interference

• Refraction

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

The two blue and purple waves will undergo _________________ when they meet

• Constructive interference

• Destructive interference

When a wave passes from one medium to another, the ________ may change.

• speed

• frequency

• frequency

• speed, frequency, and wavelength

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

When standing in the sun this behavior allows you to warm up as light and other waves hit your clothes

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Absorption

• Transmission

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2