Wave Behavior Worksheet

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

• A. diffraction

• B. destructive interference

• C. constructive interference

• D. resonant frequencies

• Constructive Interference
• Destructive Interference
• Refraction
• Diffraction

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

• Constructive interference

• Destructive interference

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The image of the two waves depicts

• Constructive interference

• Destructive interference

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

• speed

• frequency

• wavelength

• speed, frequency, and wavelength

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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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Hey!  That straw looks broken.  Why?

• reflection

• refraction

• transmission

• absorption

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The passing of a wave through a material

• absorption

• transmission

• reflection

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What type of wave behavior is pictured above?

• Refraction

• Reflection

• Absorption

• Diffraction

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Which of the following statements describes what will most likely happen to the light ray after it strikes the aluminum foil?

• The light ray will be absorbed by the shiny metal

• The light ray will be refracted after passing through the shiny metal.

• The light ray will be reflected at a different angle to the normal than the incident light ray.

• The light ray will be reflected at the same angle to the normal as the incident light ray.

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