Wave Behavior and Properties

What happens to a wave when it is absorbed by a medium?

• It reflects back with more energy.

• It causes the medium's molecules to vibrate.

• It disappears completely.

• It speeds up.

How does reflection help us see objects?

• By returning light waves to our eyes.

• By bending light around objects.

• By absorbing all light.

• By scattering light in all directions.

What is an example of refraction?

• A wave bending around a boat.

• Sound waves combining at a concert.

• Sunlight scattering to form a rainbow.

• Light waves bending in a prism.

What occurs during diffraction?

• A wave changes speed.

• A wave is absorbed by a medium.

• A wave bends around an obstacle.

• A wave reflects off a surface.

What is an example of interference?

• A wave bending around a boat.

• Sunlight scattering to form a rainbow.

• Light waves bending in a prism.

• Sound waves combining at a concert.