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- 1. Multiple Choice
The number of waves that pass a fixed point in a set amount of time.
refraction
diffraction
reflection
frequency
- 2. Multiple Choice
When a wave bends around an edge.
frequency
reflection
diffraction
refraction
- 3. Multiple Choice
When a wave bounces back after it hits a boundary.
reflection
amplitude
frequency
refraction
- 4. Multiple Choice
When a wave moves from one medium to another and changes in speed and direction.
diffraction
reflection
frequency
refraction
- 5. Multiple Choice
The distance from a wave's resting position to its crest or trough.
diffraction
amplitude
reflection
diffraction
- 6. Multiple Choice
A large wave has a long ___.
wavelength
constructive
doppler effect
source
- 7. Multiple Choice
The ___ is the apparent change in the frequency of a wave because the source or observer is moving.
frequency
amplitude
destructive
doppler effect
- 8. Multiple Choice
When ___ interference happens with two waves of the same amplitude, the waves cancel each other out.
wavelength
source
destrutive
constructive
- 9. Multiple Choice
When ___ interference happens, the waves come together to form one huge wave.
frequency
source
constructive
refraction
- 10. Multiple Choice
Waves travel fastest through ___.
molecules
solids
liquids
gases
- 11. Multiple Choice
The ___ of sound changes based on its medium.
speed
color
light
source
- 12. Multiple Choice
If you are close to the source of sound, the ___ is greater.
intensity
frequency
vibration
stirrup
- 13. Multiple Choice
A ___ pitched sound is produced when an object vibrates slowly.
big
low
high
curved
- 14. Multiple Choice
A pencil in a glass of water looks broken because of ___.
frequency
reflection
refraction
diffraction
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