Refraction, Reflection, Diffraction

When waves bend due to a change in their speed as they pass from one medium to another we are referring to ...

• reflection

• absorption

• transmission

• refraction

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What type of wave behavior exists when a dirty car is cleaned so well you can see yourself?

• reflection

• absorption

• transmission

• refraction

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

The student looks out the window and clearly sees other students outside. What is happening to MOST of the light that hits the window from the outside?

• The light is being absorbed.

• The light is being reflected.

• The light is being transmitted.

• The light is being scattered.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What happens when light moves from air to water?

• The light continues at the same speed.

• The light slows down.

• The light speeds up.

• The light forms a mirage.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

A _____ is sound waves that reflect off of a hard surface.

• echo

• amplitude

• opaque

• frequency

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

This illustration best depicts which of the following behaviors?

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Diffraction

• Resonance

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

This image best depicts which of the following wave behaviors?

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Diffraction

• Resonance

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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

What property of the wave is represented by the letter "B"?

• amplitude
• crest
• trough
• wavelength

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