Wave Interactions Answers

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

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.

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

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?

Which refers to the bending of a wave as it passes through one medium to another medium?

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?

A wave hits a wall as shown.As the wave interacts with a wall, which kind of wave interaction is shown?

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

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