Wave Speed
Reflection, Refraction , Absorption
Behavior of Light
Random
100
Which of the following correctly identifies the speed of sound waves in a substance?
A. slowest through air
B. slowest through ice
C. fastest through water
D. the same through all materials
A. slowest through air
100
Waves interact with different surfaces in different ways. Waves often bounce off objects such as water. What is this form of wave movement called?
Reflection
100
The amount of light that can pass through an object depends on the material it is made of. Classify the following object by how much light passes through (Transparent, Translucent, or Opaque):
Eyeglasses
Transparent
100
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
200
In which of the following does light travel the slowest?
A. gas
B. solid
C. liquid
D. vacuum
B. solid
200
The stem of a flower is put into a vase full of water. The stem looks like it is broken at the point where it enters the water.
What form of wave interaction causes the stem to look broken?
Refraction
200
The amount of light that can pass through an object depends on the material it is made of. Classify the following object by how much light passes through (Transparent, Translucent, or Opaque):
Frosted Glass
Translucent
200
What are the three branches of the United States Government?
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
300
Which of the following options correctly organizes the speed of sound waves, from fastest to slowest, in different states of matter?
A. liquid, solid, gas
B. solid, liquid, gas
C. gas, liquid, solid
D. solid, gas, liquid
B. solid, liquid, gas
300
Which light interaction is responsible for the image observed in the water, explain what is happening to the light?
Reflection, the light is bouncing off the surface of the water.
300
An item that transmits some light, but not fully causing the items to appear blurred is called?
Translucent
400
As light moves through the air and enters the water of a lake how will it behave?
A. Light will speed up as it moves from the air into the water, causing it to refract.
B. Light will travel in a straight line from the air into the water, causing it to reflect.
C. Light will travel in a straight line from the water into the air, causing it to reflect.
D. Light will slow down as it moves from the air into the water, causing it to refract.
D. Light will slow down as it moves from the air into the water, causing it to refract.
400
If a spear is thrown at a fish swimming in a lake, it will often miss the fish completely. Why does this happen? Explain.
Refraction, the image of the fish is being refracted; the image of the fist is not where the fist actually is.
400
The amount of light that can pass through an object depends on the material it is made of. Classify the following object by how much light passes through (Transparent, Translucent, or Opaque) :
A dark colored book
Opaque
500
This diagram represents which action of light
Reflection