Wave Phenomena Quiz

What is refraction?

• The reflection of a wave off a surface

• The bending of a wave caused by a change in its speed as it moves from one medium to another

• The absorption of a wave by a medium

• The transmission of a wave through a medium without any change

How does light normally travel?

• In curved lines

• In zigzag patterns

• In straight lines

• Randomly

What causes refraction of light?

• Light traveling in a vacuum

• Light hitting a reflective surface

• Light passing through the same medium

• Light hitting a different medium and changing speed

Why do we see things?

• Because they absorb light

• Because they reflect light into our eyes

• Because they emit light

• Because they are colorful

What occurs when a wave bounces back from a surface towards the source?

• Refraction

• Diffraction

• Absorption

• Reflection

Which of the following is an example of reflection?

• Rainbows

• Shadows

• Echoes

• Sunsets

What determines the color an object appears to be?

• The color of the object itself

• The colors of light it reflects

• The colors of light it absorbs

• The angle at which light hits the object

What happens when white light hits a red book?

• The book absorbs all colors of light

• The book reflects all colors of light

• The book only reflects red light

• The book changes the color of the light

What colors of light would a pair of purple trousers reflect?

• Purple light only

• Red and blue light only

• Purple, red, and blue light

• All seven colors of the spectrum

What colors of light would a white hat reflect?

• White light only

• Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet light

• Purple light only

• No light