Wave Interactions Answers

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

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

Hans observed properties of four different waves and recorded observations about each one in his chart.Which statement is best supported by the table?

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

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

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

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

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?

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?