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Unit 5 Lesson 2 Behaviors of Waves

Authored by Wayne North

Science

9th Grade

NGSS covered

Unit 5 Lesson 2 Behaviors of Waves
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When a wave hits a medium and is not absorbed but bounces off the surface.

reflection

refraction

transmission

absorption

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

A flashlight shines light on a plane mirror as shown in the diagram.


Which path will the reflected light travel?

W

X

Y

Z

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Echoes are a type of sound wave. How are echoes created?

absorption

reflection

refraction

transmission

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of Refraction?

The bending of waves as they enter a new medium

When two interfering waves have a displacement in the opposite direction, crest and trough overlap. Zero amplitude.

When two interfering waves have a displacement in the same direction, two crests and two troughs overlap. Increased amplitude.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

What type of wave behavior is pictured above?

Refraction
Reflection
Absorption
Diffraction

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When a sound wave experiences reflection, we hear

a louder sound
an echo
a quieter sound
nothing

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of Diffraction?

The bending of waves as they enter a new medium

Bouncing back of waves from a surface that it can’t pass through

When two interfering waves have a displacement in the opposite direction, crest and trough overlap. Zero amplitude.

The bending of waves as they pass through openings or around corners

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