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- 1. Multiple ChoiceA disturbance that transfers energy from place to place is called awavemediumvibrationcompression
- 2. Multiple ChoiceMechanical waves are created when a source of energy causes a medium tomovecompressvibrateexpand
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe highest parts of a transverse wave are calledtroughscrestswavelengthsnodes
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWaves that move the particles of the medium parallel to the direction in which the waves are traveling are calledlongitudinal wavestransverse wavessurface wavescombination waves
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe maximum distance that the particles of a medium move from the rest position is theamplitudefrequencyspeed of the waveswavelength
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe distance between two corresponding parts of a wave is the wave’samplitudefrequencyspeed of the waveswavelength
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe speed of a wave is its wavelength multiplied by itsreflectionamplitudefrequencyvibration
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe bending of waves due to a change in speed is calledreflectionrefractiondiffractioninterference
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe bending of waves around the edge of a barrier is known asreflectionrefractiondiffractioninterference
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe interaction between two waves that meet is calledreflectionrefractiondiffractioninterference
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat occurs when vibrations traveling through an object match the object’s natural frequency?reflectionrefractiondiffractionresonance
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhen a wave hits a surface through which it CANNOT pass and bounces back, it undergoesreflectionrefractiondestructive interferenceconstructive interference
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWaves combine to produce a smaller or zero-amplitude wave in a process calledreflectionrefractiondestructive interferenceconstructive interference
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWaves combine to make a wave with larger amplitude in a process calleddestructive wavesconstructive wavesreflectionrefraction
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhen an incoming wave combines with a reflected wave in such a way that the combined wave appears to be standing still, the result is astanding waveslongitudinal wavessurface wavestransverse waves
- 16. Multiple ChoiceIn which direction(s) do seismic waves travel from their point of origin?in all directionsnorth to southtoward the equatorinward, to the core of the Earth
- 17. Multiple ChoiceA wave travels through a medium becausethe medium’s particles are carried along with the wave.the wave’s energy passes from particle to particle.the medium transfers electromagnetic energy.the wave increases the potential energy of its medium
- 18. Multiple ChoiceMechanical waves are classified according totheir sizetheir shapehow they movetheir source
- 19. Multiple ChoiceFrequency is measured in units calledampshertznodesm/s
- 20. Multiple ChoiceRefraction occurs when a waveenters a new medium at an anglehits a surface through which it cannot passmoves around a barrier.interferes with another wave
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhy do you see lightning from a distant storm before you hear thunder?The thunder is produced after the lightningYour eyes react faster than your ears.Light travels faster than sound.Sound travels faster than light.
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWaves that require a medium through which to travel are called electromagnetic waves.truefalse
- 23. Multiple ChoiceIn transverse waves, the particles of the medium move at right angles to the direction in which the wave is travelingtruefalse
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhen the crests of one wave align with the ctrests of an identical wave, the amplitude of the resulting wave is zerotruefalse
- 25. Multiple ChoiceThe law of reflection states that the angle of incoming wave equals the angle of reflectiontruefalse
- 26. Multiple ChoiceIf a longitudinal wave has very crowded compressions and very uncrowded rarefactions, it has a large amplitudetruefalse
- 27. Multiple ChoiceSound travels FASTEST through which of these materials?AirEmpty spaceMetalWater
- 28. Multiple Choice
Sound is a form of?energypitchvolumematter - 29. Multiple ChoiceThe highest pitch is made by the _______ instrument.biggestwoodensmallestshiniest
- 30. Multiple ChoiceA longer string makes a _______ pitch than a short string.loudersofterhigherlower
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhy is the school library covered with carpet?So everyone can make a lot of noiseto help absorb sounds to keep it quietbecause it looks goodto help absorb sounds so it can stay noisy
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhen someone is playing music by the road and you drive pass him, the music will _______become higher and then lowerbecome lower and then higherbecome lowerbecome higher
- 33. Multiple ChoiceUse the image to identify the motion of the object relative to Earth. Compare the absorption spectra of the star to what the star would look like if it were not moving at all relative to Earth.It is not movingIt is moving away from Earth (Redshift)It is moving towards Earth (Blueshift)It is moving towards Earth (Redshift)
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhat best describes the doppler effect?An apparent change in frequency of a wave due to the relative motion between a wave source and an observerWhen sound changes pitchWhen light changes colorAn apparent change in the amplitude of a wave due to the relative motion between a wave source and an observer.
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhich color has the lowest frequency and longest wavelengthOrangeRedBlueGreen
- 36. Multiple ChoiceA wavelength can be measure fromPoint F to Point GPoint B to Point DPoint A to Point FPoint C to Point F
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhich wave feature is NOT labeled in this wave diagram?wavelengthfrequencycresttrough
- 38. Multiple ChoiceThis is a __________wavetransverselongitudinalsurfaceall of the above
- 39. Multiple ChoiceOne end of the rope is vibrated to produce a wave with a wavelength of .24m. The Frequency of the wave is 3.0 Hz. What is the speed of the wave?0.08 m/s0.80 m/s.72 m/s7.2 m/s
- 40. Multiple ChoiceWhich diagram shows refraction?ABCD
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