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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these electromagnetic waves can we see?radiox-raymicrowavevisible light
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these waves can travel in a vacuum (empty space)/sound waveradio wavecompressional wavewater wave
- 3. Multiple ChoiceGamma rays have the shortest waveslength, and therefore the ____ frequency.lowesthighest
- 4. Multiple ChoiceHow are sound and light waves similar?both transmit energyboth require a mediumneither require a mediumboth transmit matter
- 5. Multiple ChoiceAll waves carryenergylightmatterparticles
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich has a higher frequency than visible light?radiomicrowaveinfraredx-ray
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these CANNOT travel in empty space?electromagnetic wavesmechanical
- 8. Multiple ChoiceHigh energy waves have a ____.high frequencylow frequencysmall amplitudebig wavelength
- 9. Multiple ChoiceIf a sound was has a big amplitude, it will be a ____ sound.softloudhigh frequencylow frequency
- 10. Multiple ChoiceSound travels fastest throughsolidsliquidsgasesempty space
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What kind of wave is pictured below?compressional wavetransverse wavesound wavemechanical wave - 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat do we call the bottom of a transverse wave?cresttroughwavelengthamplitude
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat do we call the top of the wave?cresttroughamplitudefrequency
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWaves that require a medium are calledmechanical wavestransverse waveslight wavesgamma rays
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens when an object absorbs electromagnetic waves?It bends the objectIt heats the object uIt causes it to become transparentIt stays the same
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhy would a wave change direction?Because it went from a medium to empty spaceBecause it went from one medium to anotherthe amplitudethe amplitude of the wave
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of wave moves at right angles to the direction of the wave?compressional wavesmechanical wavestransverse wavesultraviolet rays
- 18. Multiple ChoiceMany times we associate transverse waves with this wavecompressional waveelectromagnetic wavemechanical wave
- 19. Multiple ChoiceMany times we associate compressional waves with this wavecompressional wavetransverse waveselectromagnetic wave
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat do we call the part of a compressional wave that is when the waves are squeezed together?compressionrarefactioncresttrough
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat do we call the part of a compressional wave that is spread a part?compressionrarefactioncresttrough
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat can electromagnetic waves travel through?mediumsempty spacesolely solidsboth mediums and empty space
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a repeating disturbance or vibration that transfers or moves energy from place to place?MediumWaveCompressionRarefaction
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the name of a material in which waves, like sound waves, seismic waves, and waves in a slinkyVacuumMediumMechanicalSpace
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhat key word is MOST associated with waves?VibrationVelocityRotationRevolution
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these waves can travel in a vacuum (empty space)/sound waveradio wavecompressional wavewater wave
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these CANNOT travel in empty space?electromagnetic wavesmechanical
- 28. Multiple ChoiceAll waves carryenergylightmatterparticles
- 29. Multiple ChoiceCan you hear sounds in a vacuum?YesNo
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhat is an example of a Longitudinal waveEarthquakeRadio WavesLight WavesX-rays
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhich direction does a Longitudinal wave travelparallelperpendicular
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhich direction does a Transverse wave travelparallelperpendicular
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhat is an example of a Transverse waveEarthquakeExplosionsLight WavesSound Waves
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWaves are a transfer of what?HeatLightEnergyFood
- 35. Multiple ChoiceThe crest is what?Highest point in the waveLowest point in the wave
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhich letter represents wavelength?ABCD
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhich letter represents the wave crest?ABCD
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhich letter represents the wave trough?ABCD
- 39. Multiple ChoiceWhich letter represents amplitude?ABCD
- 40. Multiple ChoiceWhich wave has a greater frequency?AB
- 41. Multiple ChoiceWhat is another name for wave height?FrequencyAmplitudeWavelengthOrigin
- 42. Multiple ChoiceWhat is measured from crest to crest or trough to trough?FrequencyAmplitudeWavelengthOrigin
- 43. Multiple ChoiceWaves can be measured in many different ways. Even though waves have different parts to them they all must have the followingNeed a mediumMove matterNeed energy to start them and transfer energy with themA frequency that is higher than resonance
- 44. Multiple ChoiceAn earthquake sends out mechanical waves in all directions from its source. In answering the following question, assume the waves all have the same energy when they leave the source of the earthquake. These mechanical waves will reach point a,b,c and d. The medium the waves are traveling through is the Earth. Which of the following is true for all pointsParticles at those points will vibrateParticles at those points will change frequencyParticles will change in their colorParticles will become lucid
- 45. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the best description of a wave?a repeating disturbance, vibration, or movement that transfers matter from place to placea lengthy line moving energy through a crest and a trougha repeating disturbance, vibration, or movement that transfers energy from place to placea compression line moving matter through a crest and a trough
- 46. Multiple ChoiceWhich answer best explains how a wave is created?A wave is created when energy stays stillA wave is created when a force causes a vibrationA wave is created when molecules become a mediumA wave is created when a liquid becomes a solid
- 47. Multiple ChoiceThe wave with high and low pressure areas is called a ________. The high pressure is a _____________ and the low pressure______________.Electromagnetic waves, Crest, TroughMechanical Longitudinal, Compression, RarefactionMechanical Transverse, Rarefaction, CompressionElectromagnetic Waves, Trough, Crest
- 48. Multiple ChoiceIf you were going to sell all electromagnetic waves to Georgey Porgie Pudding Pie Chains, which set of waves might you sell him?Light waves, Sound waves, Musical waves, Radio wavesMicrowaves, Water waves, Rope waves, X-RaysSound waves, Water waves, Spring waves, Rope wavesUltraviolet waves, Radio waves, Light waves, Gamma waves
- 49. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT an example of an electromagnetic wave?X-rayradio wavessound wavesultraviolet waves
- 50. Multiple ChoiceWhen they say there is a perpendicular nature to a mechanical wave they meandisturbance of particles is up/down while flow of energy right/left, longitudinaldisturbance of particles right/left while flow of energy up/down, transversedisturbance of particles right/left while flow of energy right/left, tranversedisturbance of particles up/down while flow of energy right/left, transverse
- 51. Multiple ChoiceWhen they say there is a parallel nature to a mechanical wave they meandisturbance of particles is up/down while flow of energy right/left, longitudinaldisturbance of particles right/left while flow of energy up/down, transversedisturbance of particles right/left while flow of energy right/left, longitudinaldisturbance of particles up/down while flow of energy right/left, transverse
- 52. Multiple ChoiceThe top picture represents a __________and the bottom picture represents a _______________Mechanical longitudinal, mechanical transversemechanical transverse, mechanical longitudinalmechanical longitudinal, surf sidewaysshock, mechanical
- 53. Multiple ChoiceThe following picture displays what type of wave with a perpendicular nature, flow of energy right/left, vibration of medium up/downElectromagnetic waveMechanical longitudinalMechanical transverseMechanical
- 54. Multiple ChoiceWhat measurement is shown by line A on this wave?amplitudefrequencywavelengthmiles
- 55. Multiple ChoiceWhat measurement is shown by line D on this wave?amplitudewavelengthdistancefrequency
- 56. Multiple ChoiceHow do the measurements of line A and line C compare?they both measure wavelengththey both measure frequencyline A measures wavelength and C measures distance of a crestLine A measures wavelength and line C measures amplitude
- 57. Multiple ChoiceWhat do the most energetic electromagnetic waves have?long wavelengths and low frequenciesshort wavelengths and high frequencieslong wavelengths and high frequenciesshort wavelengths and low frequencies
- 58. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the number of wavelengths that pass a point each second called?speedfrequencyamplitudemedium
- 59. Multiple ChoiceWhich wave in the diagram below appears to have the lower frequency?Wave AWave BThey have the same frequencyOnly amplitudes are shown
- 60. Multiple ChoiceWhich wave in the diagram below appears to have the higher amplitude?Wave AWave BThey both have the same amplitudeThe waves only show frequency
- 61. Multiple ChoiceJohnny Wayveh was looking at a fish in an aquarium. He noticed that the fish seemed to move as he looked at it from the glass side of the aquarium to above the aquarium with no cover on. The fish seemed to move but was sitting still in the water the whole time. How does this example explain what happens to a wave as it enters a different medium?The frequency of the wave is sometimes the amplitudeThe speed of the wave will change as it enters different mediumsThe fish was really moving, but in a sneaky wayAll waves travel at the same speed through all mediums
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