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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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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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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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What is occurring when a light wave goes through a pane of glass in a window?

A
absorption
B
transmission
C
constructive interference
D
destructive interference
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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?

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

A
sound
B
interference
C
transmission
D
frequency
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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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Amir observes Wave 1 and Wave 2 crashing into each other at two different intervals. His experiments produce Wave 3 and Wave 4. Amir records his data in a table.

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A
Wave 3 resulted from destructive interference, and Wave 4 resulted from constructive interference.
B
Waves 3 and 4 resulted from constructive interference.
C
Waves 3 and 4 resulted from destructive interference.
D
Wave 3 resulted from constructive interference, and Wave 4 resulted from destructive interference.

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