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Wave Changes

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the figures represents reflection?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
2.
Which of the following represents refraction?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
3.
Refraction occurs when _____________
a)
the wave's speed changes by entering a new medium
b)
a wave bounces off of a boundary
c)
waves parts meet each other
d)
waves bend around a barrier
4.
When a wave bends as it passes through at an angle from one medium to another.
a)
medium
b)
refraction
c)
reflection
d)
interference
5.
When a wave strikes an object and bounces off
a)
medium
b)
refraction
c)
reflection
d)
interference
6.
The combination of two or more waves that result in a single wave
a)
A. diffraction
b)
B. resonance
c)
C. reflection
d)
D. interference
7.
When the crests of one wave overlap the crests of another wave or waves, this occurs.
a)
A. diffraction
b)
B. destructive interference
c)
C. constructive interference
d)
D. resonant frequencies
8.
a)
Constructive Interference
b)
Destructive Interference
c)
Refraction
d)
Diffraction
9.

This illustration best depicts which of the following behaviors?

a)

Reflection

b)

Refraction

c)

Diffraction

d)

Resonance

10.

This image best depicts which of the following wave behaviors?

a)

Reflection

b)

Refraction

c)

Diffraction

d)

Resonance

11.

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

a)

Constructive interference

b)

Destructive interference

12.

The image of the two waves depicts

a)

Constructive interference

b)

Destructive interference

13.
When a wave passes from one medium to another, the ________ may change.
a)
speed
b)
frequency
c)
wavelength
d)
speed, frequency, and wavelength
14.
When standing in the sun this behavior allows you to warm up as light and other waves hit your clothes. 
a)
Reflection
b)
Refraction
c)
Absorption
d)
Transmission
15.
Hey!  That straw looks broken.  Why?
a)
reflection
b)
refraction
c)
transmission
d)
absorption
16.
The passing of a wave through a material
a)
absorption
b)
transmission
c)
reflection
17.

What image show light being reflected?

a)
b)
c)
18.

What image show light being absorbed?

a)
b)
c)
19.

What image show light being transmitted?

a)
b)
c)
20.
What type of wave behavior is pictured above?
a)
Refraction
b)
Reflection
c)
Absorption
d)
Diffraction