Wave phenomena quiz
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Last updated 10 months ago
8 questions
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What is added together when two waves superimpose?
What is added together when two waves superimpose?
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When light reflects from a surface, there is a change in its .....
When light reflects from a surface, there is a change in its .....
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The phenomenon when a wave changes speed as it enters a new medium is called _______________ and this produces a change in _______________
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refraction
frequency
period
interference
diffraction
wavelength
reflection
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A wave is diffracted as it passes through an opening in a barrier. The amount of diffraction that the wave undergoes depends on both the ....
A wave is diffracted as it passes through an opening in a barrier.
The amount of diffraction that the wave undergoes depends on both the ....
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The diagram shows a ray of light entering a block of glass.
Which numbered angles are the angles of incidence and of refraction?
The angle of incidence is ______
The angle of refraction is ______
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A man sees a stone at the bottom of a pool of water. Which path could be taken by light from the stone to the man?
A man sees a stone at the bottom of a pool of water.
Which path could be taken by light from the stone to the man?
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In this animation what kind of interference is shown?
In this animation what kind of interference is shown?
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The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of refraction
The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of refraction