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How will sunlight most likely affect a black shirt on a hot summer day?

A
The temperature of the shirt will increase because all wavelengths of light are absorbed by the shirt.
B
The temperature of the shirt will decrease because most of the light is reflected off of the shirt.
C
The temperature of the shirt will depend on how much sunlight is diffracted around the shirt.
D
The temperature of the shirt will not change because the sunlight is transmitted through the shirt to the body.
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What type of wave activity is shown in the image?

A
diffraction
B
reflection
C
refraction
D
absorption
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Which diagram shows the resulting wave when they cross at point X?

A
Image with description A triangular trough.
B
Image with description A rectangular crest.
C
Image with description A triangular crest.
D
Image with description A straight line.
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In 1940, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge across the Puget Sound collapsed. The bridge was a suspension bridge. The wind blowing through the narrows matched the natural frequency of the bridge. This resulted in a large movement of roadway, which eventually caused the bridge to fail. What characteristic of waves caused the bridge to collapse?

A
interference, because destructive interference occurred when the wind frequency matched the natural frequency of the bridge
B
interference, because constructive interference occurred when the wind frequency matched the natural frequency of the bridge
C
diffraction, because the wind moved around the bridge, which set the bridge into motion
D
absorption, because the bridge absorbed all the energy of the wind
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What is the purpose of a rearview mirror in a car?

A
The mirror allows the light to be reflected so the objects behind the car can be seen.
B
The mirror allows the light to be absorbed so the driver will not see any glare.
C
The mirror allows the light to be transmitted so the light will not reach the driver's eyes.
D
The mirror allows the light to interfere so the light waves combine to form an image.
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Color is a result of the absorption and reflection of light. A shirt appears a color because it reflects that color of light. A shirt appears black when it absorbs all wavelengths of light. Why does a shirt appear white outside on a sunny day?

A
The light is transmitted through the shirt, so no color appears.
B
All the light is reflected, so the shirt appears white.
C
The sunlight refracts when it hits the shirt, so the shirt appears white.
D
The shirt absorbs the sunlight, so it appears white.
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When two waves are in sync with each other and occupy the same place at the same time, how is the resulting wave determined?

A
by multiplying the velocities of the two waves
B
by averaging the wavelengths of the two waves
C
by dividing the frequencies of the two waves
D
by adding the amplitude of the two waves
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Rohit is trying to tune an instrument. He strikes a tuning fork and then plays a note that almost matches it. Rohit hears the volume of the two waves beating, which sounds like "wah-wah-wah-wah." What is the cause of the beats?

A
The two waves produced have different amplitudes.
B
The two waves produced have different speeds.
C
The two waves produced have different wavelengths.
D
The two waves produced have different frequencies.

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