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- 1. Multiple Choice
In a wave, the distance traveled by a wave during one period is called
amplitude
frequency
wavelength
displacement
- 2. Multiple Choice
The frequency of a wave is doubled when the speed stays the same. Which of the following is true about the wavelength?
Doubles
Quadruples
Halved
Decreased to one-forth
- 3. Multiple Choice
A wave pulse travels to the right along a thin string. The string is connected to a thick rope. Which of the following is true about the direction of the reflected and transmitted pulses?
They are both upright
They are both inverted
The reflected is upright and transmitted is inverted
The reflected is inverted and transmitted is upright
- 4. Multiple Choice
Two pulses of equal positive amplitude travel toward each other on a string. Which of the following is true about an oscillating point where the pulses pass through each other?
- 5. Multiple Choice
Two pulses of equal and opposite amplitude travel toward each other on a string. Which of the following is true about an oscillating point where the pulses pass through each other?
- 6. Multiple Choice
A string of length L oscillates at a frequency at which a standing wave is produced. What is the wavelength of the wave in the string?
L
L/2
L/3
2L/3
- 7. Multiple Choice
A string of length L oscillates at a frequency at which a standing wave is produced. What is the wavelength of the wave in the string?
L
L/2
L/3
2L/3
- 8. Multiple Choice
A string of length L oscillates at a frequency at which a standing wave is produced. What is the wavelength of the wave in the string?
L
L/5
2L/3
2L/5
- 9. Multiple Choice
A “snapshot” of a wave is given on the graph. What is the amplitude of oscillations?
0.5 m
1 m
1.5 m
2 m
- 10. Multiple Choice
A “snapshot” of a wave is given on the graph. What is the wavelength?
1 m
1.5 m
2 m
2.5 m
- 11. Multiple Choice
A “snapshot” of a wave is given on the graph. What is the speed of the wave if the frequency of oscillation is 16 Hz?
8 m/s
16 m/s
24 m/s
36 m/s
- 12. Multiple Choice
A string with a length of 3 m oscillates at a frequency 6 Hz. What is the speed of the wave in the string?
9 m/s
12 m/s
15 m/s
18 m/s
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