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A wave carries...?
energy only
matter only
the matter carries the energy
neither
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.The lowest part of the wave is?troughcrestpoint of origincompression point
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.The highest point of a wave is?cresttroughpoint of origincomppression point
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.What is the measure of how many waves pass a point in a certain amount of time?frequencywavelengthmidpointcrest and trough
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.The action of a wave bouncing off a surface is called __________________.rarefactionrefractionreflectiondiffraction
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.A _____________________ is the distance between a point on one wave and the identical point of the next wave.amplitudewavelengthfrequencycompression
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Which wave has a greater frequency?AB - Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Sound is caused by?forcevibrationsinstrumentsmedium
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What is transferred from place to place by waves?
matter
energy
particles
light
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If the amplitude increases, the energy of the wave:
increases
decreases
stays the same
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Waves that require a medium to travel are:
mechanical waves
transverse waves
electromagnetic waves
light waves
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What happens when you increase the amplitude of a sound?
it makes the sound louder
it makes the sound travel faster
it makes the sound softer
it changes the pitch or note of the sound
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What kind of wave is pictured below?
compressional wave
transverse wave
longitudinal wave
mechanical wave
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Which wave is pictured?
Transverse
Longitudinal
Electromagnetic
Light
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Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?
1
2
3
4
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Which wave in the diagram has the longest wavelength?
1
2
3
4
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This sound has high pitch, which means it has a(n):
Higher frequency
Lower frequency
Higher amplitude
Lower amplitude
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How are the frequency of a wave and the period related?
They both equal the wavelength.
They are both the inverse of the wavelength.
They are the inverse of each other
They are both related to the amplitude.
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One hertz is equal to:
1 cycle or wave per second
the distance from crest to crest or trough to trough
the distance from one rarefaction to the next rarefaction.
the maximum displacement of the wave
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The area of a longitudinal wave where particles are pushed close together are called:
rarefactions
compressions
amplitude
wavelength
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The areas of a longitudinal waves where particles are spread far apart from each other are called:
rarefactions
compressions
amplitude
wavelength
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Sound waves can travel through a vacuum because they don't require particles.
True
False
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.1. A wave has frequency of 50 Hz and a wavelength of 10 m. What is the speed of the wave?500 m/s50 m/s5 m/s0.5 m/s
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.1. A wave has frequency of 5 Hz and a speed of 25 m/s. What is the wavelength of the wave?25 m125 m5 m25 m/s
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.A wave has wavelength of 10 m and a speed of 340 m/s. What is the frequency of the wave?34 m/s3400 Hz3.4 Hz34 Hz
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When a wave spreads out, it is called____________________?
reflection
refraction
diffraction
absorption
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Objects appear different in size and shape in a container of water due to ____________________________.
transmission
reflection
absorption
refraction
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If a wave has a greater frequency, what happens to number of waves per second?
increases
decreases
stays the same
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Which of the following is FALSE based on the letters in the picture?There are 1.5 wavelengths picturedC-G represents 1 wavelengthB-D represents 1/2 of a wavelengthThere are 2 crests and 2 troughs pictured
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Based on the picture: IF the period is 1 second, how much time is shown in the picture?3 seconds6 seconds0.3 secondsIt cannot be determined
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Based on the picture: Which of the following is FALSE?'A' shows 1 wavelength and B shows amplitudeLetters 'E' and 'C' show 1/2 of a wavelengthLetter 'A' is labeled from crest-crest and letter 'D' shows the amplitude of the waveThe line drawn through the center of the graph represents equilibrium
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Based on the picture, which wave has the greatest amount of energy?ABBoth have the same amountNeither has any energy
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When waves crash together and add (constructive interference), it increases this measurement.
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When waves crash together and cancel each other out, it is called.....
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The higher the pitch, the _____ the wavelength and the ____ the frequency.
shorter, higher
shorter, lower
longer, higher
longer, lower
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An ambulance is driving towards you as you stand on the sidewalk. What happens to the pitch of the siren as it comes towards you?
It increases
It decreases
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Look at the picture. Who is experiencing a higher pitched sound?
Observer A
Observer B
There's no difference
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Which two points represent one wavelength?C to AA to A'B to D'A to B
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Two wave pulses with equal positive amplitudes travel on a cord approaching each other. What is the result of the oscillations when the pulses reach the same point?
It is constructive interference with twice the amplitude
It is destructive interference with zero amplitude
It is constructive interference with slightly greater amplitude
It is constructive interference with the negative amplitude
The standing wave is produced
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Two wave pulses one with a positive amplitude the other with equal negative amplitude travel on a cord approaching each other. What is the result of the oscillations when the pulses reach the same point?
It is constructive interference with twice the amplitude
It is destructive interference with zero amplitude
It is constructive interference with slightly greater amplitude
It is constructive interference with the negative amplitude
The standing wave is produced
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What is the amplitude of oscillations?
0.5 cm
1 cm
2 cm
5 cm
20 cm
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What is the wavelength of the wave?
0.5 cm
1 cm
2 cm
5 cm
20 cm
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What is this called?
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A ship sends out a pulse of ultrasound and hears its echo 0.3 seconds later. The speed of sound in water is 1500m/s. Calculate the depth of the sea below the ship.
450m
900m
225m
500m
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According to superposition, which choice best describes what occurs when the waves pictured pass over one another?
A
B
C
D
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A wave pulse travels a long rope that is attached to the wall. Which of the following is true about the reflected and initial pulse (transmitted) when the pulse hits the wall?
Reflected Pulse: Upright; Transmitted Pulse: Upright
Reflected Pulse: Inverted; Transmitted Pulse: Inverted
Reflected Pulse: Upright; Transmitted Pulse: Inverted
Reflected Pulse: Inverted; Transmitted Pulse: Upright
Reflected Pulse: Zero Amplitude; Transmitted Pulse: Zero Amplitude
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A wave pulse travels along a loose rope. Which of the following is true about the reflected and initial pulse (transmitted) when the wave hits the wall?
Reflected Pulse: Upright; Transmitted Pulse: Upright
Reflected Pulse: Inverted; Transmitted Pulse: Inverted
Reflected Pulse: Upright; Transmitted Pulse: Inverted
Reflected Pulse: Inverted; Transmitted Pulse: Upright
Reflected Pulse: Zero Amplitude; Transmitted Pulse: Zero Amplitude
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A radio wave an example of?
resonance
refraction
diffraction
reflection
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.What occurs when vibrations traveling through an object match the object's natural frequency?reflectiondiffractionresonancerefraction