Waves Vocabulary (Unit 2) 8th SCI

A part in a longitudinal wave where the particles are spread apart

• rarefaction

• reflection

• refraction

• diffraction

The bouncing back of a wave when it hits a surface through which it cannot pass

• reflection

• refraction

• diffraction

• rarefaction

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The bending of a wave as it passes at an angle from one medium to another

• refraction

• reflection

• diffraction

• rarefaction

The bending of a wave as it moves around an obstacle or passes through a narrow opening

• diffraction

• reflection

• refraction

• rarefaction

The interference that occurs when two waves combine to make a wave with a larger amplitude

• constructive interference

• destructive interference

• compounded interference

• reflective interference

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The interference that occurs when two waves combine to make a wave with a smaller amplitude

• constructive interference

• destructive interference

• compounded interference

• reflective interference

Which of the following is not part of the electromagnetic spectrum?

• radio waves

• x rays

• visible light

• cathode rays

What is this an example of?

• rarefaction

• reflection

• diffraction

• refraction

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What is this an example of?

• constructive interference

• destructive interference

• refraction

• diffraction

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What part of the wave is indicated by the arrow?

• rarefaction

• diffraction

• reflection

• refraction

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