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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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A wave hits an object as shown.Which kind of wave interaction is shown?

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A
absorption
B
diffraction
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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A wave hits an object as shown.Which kind of wave interaction is shown?

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A
absorption
B
diffraction
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?

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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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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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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 refers to the passing of a wave through an object?

A
sound
B
interference
C
transmission
D
frequency
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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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