Question

kendra wants to use similes to describe the reflection and absorption of waves. which pair of similes best fit? reflection is like bouncing a tennis ball, and absorption is like water soaking into a paper towel. reflection is like water soaking into a paper towel, and absorption is like bouncing a tennis ball. reflection is the way a straw appears in a glass of water, and absorption is the separation of colors from a prism. reflection is the separation of colors from a prism, and absorption is the way a straw appears in a glass of water.

Explanation:

Reflection is when a wave bounces back from a surface, similar to a tennis - ball bouncing. Absorption is when a wave's energy is taken in by a material, like water being soaked up by a paper towel. The separation of colors from a prism is dispersion and the way a straw appears in a glass of water is refraction.

Answer:

Reflection is like bouncing a tennis ball, and absorption is like water soaking into a paper towel.