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Wave Interactions — Quiz Answers

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5

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

A
Constructive interference will occur, causing the new wave to have less 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
Destructive interference will occur, causing the new wave to have more energy than Wave A or Wave B.
8

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 the way a straw appears in a glass of water, and absorption is the separation of colors from a prism.
C
Reflection is like bouncing a tennis ball, and absorption is like water soaking into a paper towel.
D
Reflection is like water soaking into a paper towel, and absorption is like bouncing a tennis ball.
9

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

A
refraction
B
destructive interference
C
reflection
D
constructive interference
10

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

A
transmission
B
absorption
C
destructive interference
D
constructive interference

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