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- 1. Multiple Choice
Define VibrationThe lowest point of a transverse wave.A repeated back and forth or up and down motion.A wave that requires a medium through which to travel.A form of energy that can travel through outer space. - 2. Multiple ChoiceDefine TroughA repeated back and forth or up and down motion.The highest point of a transverse wave.A wave that requires a medium through which to travel.The lowest point of a transverse wave.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceDefine CrestA repeated back and forth or up and down motion.A form of energy that can travel through outer space.The highest point of a transverse wave.The lowest point of a transverse wave.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceDefine mechanical waveA wave that requires a medium through which to travel.A form of energy that can travel though outer space.A repeated back and forth or up and down motion.The highest point of a transverse wave.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceDefine electromagnetic wave.A wave that requires a medium through which to travel.A form of energy that can travel through outer space.The lowest point of a transverse wave.A wave that requires a medium through which to travel.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe main job of a wave is to_______Carry energyCarry waterBecome invisibleCarry sound
- 7. Multiple ChoiceAn Echo can be described as an example of _______________________RefractionDiffractionResonanceReflection
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe unit for measuring loudness is the ___________________HertzDecibelMililitersCm/sec
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe material through which a wave travels is ____________________________MediumTroughCrestWavelenght
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe number of complete wavelengths that pass a point in a given time.FrequencyAmplitudeMediumCrest
- 11. Multiple ChoiceIf the amplitude of a sound wave decreased, what would happen to the sound?It would get louderIt would get quieterIt would have a higher pitchIt would have a lower pit
- 12. Multiple ChoiceHow is the energy transported by a wave related to the amplitude of the wave?As amplitude increase energy increases.As amplitude increases energy decreases.As amplitude increases energy is transferredAs amplitude decreases energy expands.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceUsing the law of reflection, if there is an angle of incidence of 10 degrees what is the angle of reflection?80 degrees10 degrees0 degrees65 degrees
- 14. Multiple ChoiceLight can travel in high frequency particles calledprotonselectronsneutronsphotons
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich wave, sound or light travels at a slower speed?soundlightwaterair
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat best describes the image. Two waves combine and create a larger wave.constructive interferencedestructive interferenceabsorptiondiffraction
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of wave interaction is shown in the picture. Two waves clash to destroy the movement/wave/transfer of energy.constructive interferencedestructive interferencewave interferencewavelength
- 18. Multiple ChoiceA student sees a mirror image of a duck in the water of the lake. What causes the mirror image?a black light coming from under the waterrefracted light bending through the waterreflected light bounding off the surface of the waterabsorbed light given off by the water
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following choices best explains why grass on a distant hillside appears green?grass reflects all colors except greengrass reflects green more than any other colorgrass absorbs only green light from the sun
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWindows are ....Transparenttranslucentopaqueelectromagnetic
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following statements are trueHigher energy waves have shorter wavelengths and higher frequency than lower energy waves.higher energy waves have longer wavelengths and lower frequency than lower energy waves.Shorter wavelengths have lower frequency
- 22. Multiple ChoiceMirrors are .....transparenttranslucentopaqueelectromagnetic
- 23. Multiple ChoiceThe pencil in the picture appears to be broken where it enters the water becauseThe light is reflected by the waterThe light is absorbed by the waterThe light is refracted by the waterthe light is dissolved by the water
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhat best describe the object in the pictureTransparentTranslucentOpaqueElectromagnetic
- 25. Multiple ChoiceGamma Rays...cause sunburnis white lightare used to treat cancerare used by cellular phones
- 26. Multiple ChoiceInfrared rayscause sunburnmakes whatever it strikes feel warmerused to broadcast television signalsis white light
- 27. Multiple ChoiceMicrowaves and radio waves....Used by cellular phonescause sunburnused to treat canceris white light
- 28. Multiple ChoiceUltraviolet lightcauses sunburnused to broadcast television signalsuses to see inside containers without opening them (airport).used by cellular phones
- 29. Multiple ChoiceVisible lightcauses sunburnused by cellular phonesused to treat canceris white light
- 30. Multiple ChoiceX-rays....Used to treat cancerUsed by cellular phonesused to see inside containers without opening themis white light
- 31. Multiple ChoiceRadio WavesUsed to broadcast television signalsis white lightused to treat cancermakes whatever is strikes feel warmer
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