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- 1. Multiple Choice
In which type of wave does the medium travel in a circular motion?
electromagnetic
longitudinal
transverse
water
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which eye part responds to colored light?
cones
cornea
iris
lens
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which property of a sound wave describes the amount of energy that passes through a square meter of space each second?
amplitude
frequency
intensity
wavelength
- 4. Multiple Choice
As a water wave passes, the particles that make up the water move
back and forth, parallel to the wave.
in circles around the same point.
up and down at right angles to the wave.
whichever direction the wave moves.
- 5. Multiple Choice
The refraction of a wave is caused by a change in
amplitude.
frequency.
speed.
wavelength.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which is always a transverse wave?
microwave
seismic wave
sound wave
water wave
- 7. Multiple Choice
Wave frequency is measured in
decibels.
hertz.
meters.
seconds.
- 8. Multiple Choice
The arrow in the diagram below shows a point on a light wave that stops as it interacts with matter. Which type of interaction does the arrow represent?
absorption
reflection
refraction
transmission
- 9. Multiple Choice
The distance between one point on a wave and the nearest point just like it is the
amplitude.
frequency.
pitch.
wavelength.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which interactions of light with matter are taking place in the picture below?
diffraction, reflection, and absorption
reflection, refraction, and transmission
reflection, scattering, and diffraction
translucent, transparent, and opaque
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which of the following colors of light has the longest wavelength?
red
green
violet
yellow
- 12. Multiple Choice
You turn up the volume on the car radio. Which of the following properties of the sound changes?
amplitude
frequency
speed
wavelength
- 13. Multiple Choice
If a sound is loud and low-pitched, the sound wave also has which of the following properties?
low frequency and high amplitude
low frequency and low amplitude
high frequency and high amplitude
high frequency and low amplitude
- 14. Multiple Choice
The figure shows waves generated on a rope. Which type of waves are shown in the figure?
combination
electromagnetic
longitudinal
mechanical
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes the correct relationship for the wave shown in the figure?
The disturbance is parallel to the direction the wave travels.
The disturbance is perpendicular to the direction the wave travels.
The disturbance carries matter and energy in the same direction along the wave.
The disturbance has both back-and-forth and up-and-down motion.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which describes how the wave would change if the person’s hand moved at a faster rate?
The amplitude would decrease.
The amplitude would increase.
The frequency would decrease.
The frequency would increase.
- 17. Multiple Choice
If two waves are traveling at the same speed, which description is most accurate?
The wave with the longer wavelength has the higher frequency.
The wave with the shorter wavelength has the higher frequency.
Both waves must have equal wavelengths.
Both waves must have equal frequencies.
- 18. Multiple Choice
Wood is opaque. Which describes how light waves can interact with wood?
absorption and reflection
diffraction and transmission
reflection and refraction
transmission and refraction
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which property is unique to electromagnetic waves?
the ability to interact with matter
the ability to travel through matter
the ability to have different intensities
the ability to travel through empty space
- 20. Multiple Choice
The table above shows the interactions of different colors of light with different colors of filters. Which is the correct color to complete the table?
green
none
red
white
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which must be true of the cornea for the eye to work properly in sending a message to the brain?
It must absorb light.
It must block out light.
It must reflect light.
It must transmit light.
- 22. Multiple Choice
Based on the data in the table, which of the following statements is most likely true?
Sound travels fastest through gases because they are less dense.
Sound travels fastest through liquids because they are most fluid.
Sound travels fastest through solids because they are most dense.
Sound travels fastest through materials that have higher temperatures.
- 23. Multiple Choice
Which color of light could you shine on a green object to make it appear black?
green
red
white
yellow
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