Wave Interactions Answers

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

A
refraction
B
reflection
C
constructive interference
D
destructive interference
7

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.
8

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.

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A
Wave 3 resulted from destructive interference, and Wave 4 resulted from constructive interference.
B
Waves 3 and 4 resulted from constructive interference.
C
Waves 3 and 4 resulted from destructive interference.
D
Wave 3 resulted from constructive interference, and Wave 4 resulted from destructive interference.
9

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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