Physical Science - Wave Interactions

If the angle of incidence is 30°, what is the value of the angle of reflection?

30°

Waves interact with [-A-] and [-B-] other .

A. objects B. waves

Kendra wants to use similes to describe the reflection and absorption of waves. Which pair of similes best fit? Reflection is like bouncing a tennis ball, and absorption is like water soaking into a paper towel. Reflection is like water soaking into a paper towel, and absorption is like bouncing a tennis ball. Reflection is the way a straw appears in a glass of water, and absorption is the separation of colors from a prism. Reflection is the separation of colors from a prism, and absorption is the way a straw appears in a glass of water.

Reflection is like bouncing a tennis ball, and absorption is like water soaking into a paper towel.

What type of interaction allows the sidewalk to heat up and cook the egg? absorption diffraction reflection transmission

absorption

Which best describes what is occurring when a door is almost closed and rays of light fan out from the small opening? absorption interference refraction diffraction

diffraction

A light bounces off the surface of a metal cup and shines in Harold's eyes. Which best describes what is happening to the light waves in this scenario? absorption interference refraction reflection

reflection

A wave hits a wall as shown. As the wave interacts with a wall, which kind of wave interaction is shown? absorption diffraction refraction reflection

reflection

Bats use a process called echolocation to find their food. This involves giving out sound waves that hit possible prey or food. When the waves hit an object, they bounce back to the bat, allowing the bat to locate its prey. What type of wave interaction is echolocation? absorption diffraction reflection refraction

reflection

What type of wave interaction is happening in this image? absorption diffraction reflection transmission

reflection

When light waves hit ice, most of them bounce off and radiate back into space. Because of this, ice is best described as which kind of surface? reflective absorbent dense rough

reflective

Which best describes why a diamond ring will sometimes sparkle different colors in normal white light? absorption interference refraction destruction

refraction

Which wave interaction results in a change in the direction of the wave as it passes through one medium to another medium? absorption diffraction reflection refraction

refraction

Which part of the wave is changed when there is interference? the amplitude the crest the trough the wavelength

the amplitude

What is occurring when a light wave goes through a pane of glass in a window? absorption transmission constructive interference destructive interference

transmission

Which refers to the passing of a wave through an object? sound interference transmission frequency

transmission

Pierce conducts an experiment in which waves collide in a way that the energy increases. What has occurred? refraction reflection constructive interference destructive interference

constructive interference

Charina says that when waves interact with an object, they will interfere with the object, and that when waves interact with other waves, they will reflect off each other. Do you agree with her? Why or why not?

I disagree with her, because interference happens when waves interact with other waves. Reflection happens when waves interact with an object and bounce off it. [Sample Response]

Which diagram (A or B) shows transmission?

A

Maureen takes notes in class. Wave Interactions I. With Gases: A. Interference II. With Objects: A. Absorption B. Transmission a. Refraction C. Reflection D. Diffraction Which line of Maureen's notes contains an error? I II II B II D

I. With Gases

How are refraction and diffraction similar? How are they different? Check all that apply. Refraction and diffraction both involve the bending of waves. Refraction and diffraction both involve the bending of waves through a medium. Refraction and diffraction both involve the bending of waves around objects. Refraction involves the bending of waves through a medium, and diffraction involves the bending of waves around an object. Refraction involves the bending of waves around an object, and diffraction involves the bending of waves through a medium.

Refraction and diffraction both involve the bending of waves. Refraction involves the bending of waves through a medium, and diffraction involves the bending of waves around an object.

Does the resulting wave demonstrate destructive interference? Explain your answer.

The resulting wave within the diagram does not demonstrate destructive interference, this is because the resulting wave does not have a crest from wave 1 and the trough from wave 2 overlapping, nor does the resulting wave have lower amplitude than the previously mentioned waves 1, and 2. Instead, the resulting wave demonstrates a constructive wave, with greater amplitude and the overlapping of, respective, wave 1 and 2's crests and trough. [Personal Response] No, the resulting wave in the diagram does not demonstrate destructive interference. The resulting wave in the diagram shows a bigger wave than Wave 1 or Wave 2. If it demonstrated destructive interference, it would be a smaller wave or a horizontal line. With destructive interference, waves break down to form a smaller wave, or cancel each other out, resulting in no wave formation. [Sample Response]

Which wave interaction is shown by the diagram? absorption diffraction reflection refraction

diffraction