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- 1. Multiple Choice
The diagram shows the standing wave pattern of a vibrating string which is fixed at ends X and Y.
Which one of these statements is true?P to R is one wavelength.At R the string will move up.The lowest frequency for this string is one third of its current value.The kinetic energy of the string is at its maximum value. - 2. Multiple ChoiceThe moving black dot is called:a nodean anti-nodean anti-amplitudethe wangy bit
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe stationary dot is called:a node.an anti-node.the amplitude.the not moving bit.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich harmonic is shown?1st2nd3rd4th
- 5. Multiple ChoiceA standing wave:transports energy but does not move.is composed of a single travelling wave.stores energy.makes a loud noise.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the boundary conditions for these standing waves?Anti-nodes at each end.The surface of the string is smooth.The string is free at both ends.There is a node at each end.
- 7. Multiple Choicea phenomenon that occurs when the frequency of forced vibrations on an object matches the object's natural frequencyamplitudepitchresonancewavelength
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of wave is pictured?TransverseLongitudinalsurfacenone of the above
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe lowest point on a wave is the:AmplitudeCrestTroughWavelength
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe wave in this picture represents a ____ wave.transverselongitudinalmechanicalelectromagnetic
- 11. Multiple Choice_______ is the number of waves that past in a given amount of time.frequencyamplitudewavelengthresonance
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhen a guitar is tuned to adjust its pitch, what is it that is changed?The wavelength of the fundamental.The frequency of the fundamental.The amplitude of the fundamental.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceA wave that requires a medium through wave which to travelA. electromagnetic waveB. longitudinal waveC. mechanical waveD. transverse wave
- 14. Multiple ChoiceA wave that does not require a mediumA. electromagnetic wave.B. surface waveC. mediumD. transverse wave
- 15. Multiple ChoiceA wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicularly to the direction the wave is travelingA. surface waveB. transverse waveC. electromagnetic waveD. longitudinal wave
- 16. Multiple ChoiceA wave in which the particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave motionA. mechanical waveB. surface waveC. longitudinal waveD. wave
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe speed at which a wave travels through a mediumA. frequencyB. wavelengthC. wave speedD. amplitude
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe maximum distance that the particles of a wave’s medium vibrate from their rest positionA. frequencyB. wavelengthC. wave speedD. amplitude
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThe distance from any point on a wave to an identical point on the next waveA. frequencyB. wavelengthC. wave speedD. amplitude
- 20. Multiple ChoiceA pattern of vibration that simulates a wave that is standing stillA. interferenceB. standing waveC. diffractionD. reflection
- 21. Multiple ChoiceThe combination of two or more waves that result in a single waveA. diffractionB. resonanceC. reflectionD. interference
- 22. Multiple ChoiceThe bouncing back of a ray of light, sound, or heat when the ray hits a surface that it does not penetrateA. refractionB. reflectionC. resonanceD. standing wave
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhen the crests of one wave overlap the crests of another wave or waves, this occurs.A. diffractionB. destructive interferenceC. constructive interferenceD. resonant frequencies
- 24. Multiple ChoiceThe amount of energy a wave carries corresponds with its ____.crestwavelengthamplitudeperiod
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhat does it mean to refract?bounce offto bendcurve outwardreflect
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhat does it mean to reflect?bounce offbendrefractenergy
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhen two waves combine to form a new wave with a smaller amplitude, it is calledRefractionConstructive InterferenceResonanceDestructive Interference
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhen two waves combine to form a new wave with a larger amplitude, it is calledDiffractionDestructive InterferenceResonanceConstructive Interference
- 29. Multiple ChoiceIf two overlapping waves are in-phase, the resultant wave will have ______ compared to the two waves.Greater amplitudeGreater frequencyGreater wavelengthGreater wave speed
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