Wave Behaviors

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

• reflection

• absorption

• transmission

• refraction

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

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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This image depicts which of the following wave behaviors?

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Diffraction

• Resonance

The image of the two waves depicts

• Constructive interference

• Destructive interference

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

• Constructive interference

• Destructive interference

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

• amplitude
• crest
• trough
• wavelength

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

• echo

• amplitude

• opaque

• frequency

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This illustration best depicts which of the following behaviors?

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Diffraction

• Resonance

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