Wave Interactions and Properties

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6th - 8th Grade
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Vincent Porcaro
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When a wave passes into a new medium and changes direction, this is called:
refraction
absorption
diffraction
reflection
Answer explanation
When a wave enters a new medium, it changes speed and direction, which is known as refraction. This phenomenon occurs due to the difference in density between the two media.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What wave behavior is shown in this image?
Polarization
Diffraction or interference
Refraction
Reflection
Answer explanation
The image demonstrates reflection, where waves bounce off a surface. This behavior is distinct from polarization, diffraction, interference, and refraction, which involve different interactions of waves.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A mirror is an example of a surface that causes:
Reflection
Absorption
Refraction
Diffraction
Answer explanation
A mirror reflects light, allowing us to see our image. This is an example of reflection, where light bounces off a surface. Absorption, refraction, and diffraction do not primarily occur with mirrors.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
This image best depicts which of the following wave behaviors?
Reflection
Refraction
Diffraction
Resonance
Answer explanation
The image illustrates refraction, which occurs when a wave changes direction as it passes from one medium to another due to a change in speed. This behavior is distinct from reflection, diffraction, and resonance.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a result of wave interaction?
Reflection of light
Creation of matter
Diffraction of sound
Interference of waves
Answer explanation
Creation of matter is NOT a result of wave interaction, while reflection, diffraction, and interference are all phenomena that occur when waves interact with each other or with different media.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This image is representing what wave interaction?
Refraction
Diffraction
Reflection
Interference
Answer explanation
The image represents diffraction, which occurs when waves encounter an obstacle or opening, causing them to spread out. This is distinct from refraction, reflection, and interference, which involve different wave behaviors.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What would you call this?
Reflection
Diffraction
Refraction
Friction
Answer explanation
Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, which is likely what is being referred to in the question. Reflection involves bouncing back, diffraction relates to wave spreading, and friction is a force.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
NGSS.MS-PS4-2
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