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Lesson 8.2 Wave Interactions Answers

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What will occur when the trough of Wave A overlaps the trough of Wave B?

A
Destructive interference will occur, causing the new wave to have more energy than Wave A or Wave B.
B
Constructive interference will occur, causing the new wave to have more energy than Wave A or Wave B.
C
Destructive interference will occur, causing the new wave to have less energy than Wave A or Wave B.
D
Constructive interference will occur, causing the new wave to have less energy than Wave A or Wave B.
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Which best describes why a diamond ring will sometimes sparkle different colors in normal white light?

A
absorption
B
interference
C
refraction
D
destruction
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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?

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

Question illustration
A
absorption
B
diffraction
C
refraction
D
reflection
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Kendra wants to use similes to describe the reflection and absorption of waves. Which pair of similes best fit?

A
Reflection is like bouncing a tennis ball, and absorption is like water soaking into a paper towel.
B
Reflection is like water soaking into a paper towel, and absorption is like bouncing a tennis ball.
C
Reflection is the way a straw appears in a glass of water, and absorption is the separation of colors from a prism.
D
Reflection is the separation of colors from a prism, and absorption is the way a straw appears in a glass of water.
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Which best describes what is occurring when a door is almost closed and rays of light fan out from the small opening?

A
absorption
B
interference
C
refraction
D
diffraction
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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

A
I
B
II
C
II B
D
II D
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Pierce conducts an experiment in which waves collide in a way that the energy increases. What has occurred?

A
refraction
B
reflection
C
constructive interference
D
destructive interference
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A wave hits an object as shown.Which kind of wave interaction is shown?

Question illustration
A
absorption
B
diffraction
C
refraction
D
reflection
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Which refers to the passing of a wave through an object?

A
sound
B
interference
C
transmission
D
frequency
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A wave hits a wall as shown.As the wave interacts with a wall, which kind of wave interaction is shown?

Question illustration
A
absorption
B
diffraction
C
refraction
D
reflection
12

Kendra wants to use similes to describe the reflection and absorption of waves. Which pair of similes best fit?

A
Reflection is like bouncing a tennis ball, and absorption is like water soaking into a paper towel.
B
Reflection is like water soaking into a paper towel, and absorption is like bouncing a tennis ball.
C
Reflection is the way a straw appears in a glass of water, and absorption is the separation of colors from a prism.
D
Reflection is the separation of colors from a prism, and absorption is the way a straw appears in a glass of water.
13

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

A
absorption
B
interference
C
refraction
D
destruction
14

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

A
I
B
II
C
II B
D
II D
15

Which refers to the passing of a wave through an object?

A
sound
B
interference
C
transmission
D
frequency
16

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?

A
absorption
B
interference
C
refraction
D
reflection
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Hans observed properties of four different waves and recorded observations about each one in his chart.Which statement is best supported by the table?

Question illustration
A
Wave W is being reflected, Wave X is being refracted, and waves Y and Z are being diffracted.
B
Wave X is being diffracted, Wave Z is being reflected, and waves Y and W are being refracted.
C
Wave X is being reflected, Wave Z is being refracted, and waves Y and W are being diffracted.
D
Wave W is being diffracted, Wave X is being reflected, and waves Y and Z are being refracted.
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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?

A
reflective
B
absorbent
C
dense
D
rough
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What will occur when the trough of Wave A overlaps the trough of Wave B?

A
Destructive interference will occur, causing the new wave to have more energy than Wave A or Wave B.
B
Constructive interference will occur, causing the new wave to have more energy than Wave A or Wave B.
C
Destructive interference will occur, causing the new wave to have less energy than Wave A or Wave B.
D
Constructive interference will occur, causing the new wave to have less energy than Wave A or Wave B.
20

Pierce conducts an experiment in which waves collide in a way that the energy increases. What has occurred?

A
refraction
B
reflection
C
constructive interference
D
destructive interference

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