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- 1. Multiple Choice
Energy travels in waves
True
False
- 2. Multiple Choice
A high frequency wave has a short wavelength
True
False
- 3. Multiple Choice
High frequency waves are far apart and low frequency waves are close together
True
False
- 4. Multiple Choice
Waves move in one direction only
True
False
- 5. Multiple Choice
We see different wavelengths of electromagnetic waves as different colors
True
False
- 6. Multiple Choice
X-ray waves are low energy waves.
True
False
- 7. Multiple Choice
Water waves carry particles of water in the same direction that the wave is traveling.
True
False
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is correct when you consider the sound that a guitar string makes when it is plucked?
Plucking the string sets up a wave in the string.
The waves in the string set up waves in the air which we hear as sound.
The waves in the string can be seen on a screen if connected to the proper equipment.
All of the above.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not a kind of electromagnetic wave?
Water waves
Microwaves
Radar
Radio and television waves
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements regarding earthquake waves is correct?
Earthquake waves travel only on the Earth’s surface.
Earthquake waves travel only through the Earth.
Earthquake waves carried along the surface of Earth cause damage to buildings.
None of the above.
- 11. Multiple Choice
The distance from the top of one wave to the top of the next wave is called the _______________________
amplitude
frequency
wavelength
- 12. Multiple Choice
The amplitude of a wave is ________________
the height
the frequency
the length
wavvelength
- 13. Multiple Choice
Radio waves are one type of electromagnetic wave.
True
False
- 14. Multiple Choice
Microwaves are electromagnetic waves
True
False
- 15. Multiple Choice
The top of the wave is called the __________________
trough
wavelength
frequency
crest
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