Behavior of Waves

Which of the images best describes the absorption of light?

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which of the images best describes the reflection of light?

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Scientists use electromagnetic waves to detect supernovas in space. Why are electromagnetic waves used instead of sound waves?

• Electromagnetic waves can travel in vacuums.

• Electromagnetic waves cannot be absorbed.

• Electromagnetic waves travel slower than sound waves.

• Electromagnetic waves are created by physical vibrations.

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How does light travel through a uniform medium?

• in an unpredictable course

• in a straight line

• in an angled path

• in a wave-like pattern

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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What type of behavior is represented by the diagram?

• reflection

• refraction

• scattering

• absorption

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What behavior is represented by diagram?

• absorption

• scattering

• refraction

• reflection

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which type of behavior does light display when striking a transparent object?

• scattering

• reflection

• transmission

• absorption

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What type of behavior does light display when striking a translucent object?

• absorption

• reflection

• scattering

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What type of behavior does light display when striking an opaque object?

• scattering

• transmission

• refraction

• absorption

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What type of behavior is represented by the diagram?

• transmission

• scattering

• reflection

• refraction

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2