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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 less energy than Wave A or Wave B.
B
Destructive interference will occur, causing the new wave to have more energy than Wave A or Wave B.
C
Constructive interference will occur, causing the new wave to have more 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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What is occurring when a light wave goes through a pane of glass in a window?

A
absorption
B
transmission
C
destructive interference
D
constructive interference
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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 the separation of colors from a prism, and absorption is the way a straw appears in a glass of water.
B
Reflection is like bouncing a tennis ball, and absorption is like water soaking into a paper towel.
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 like water soaking into a paper towel, and absorption is like bouncing a tennis ball.
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Which refers to the passing of a wave through an object?

A
interference
B
sound
C
transmission
D
frequency

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