Waves
Which best describes a wave?
a. A disturbance in matter that transmits energy
b. A disturbance in energy that transmits matter
c. A force of motion that is not capable of transmitting energy
d. A force of motion that is not capable of affecting matter
a. A disturbance in matter that transmits energy
How is wave speed determined?
a. Motion x direction b. Time x motion
c. Frequency x direction d. Frequency x wavelength
Frequency x wavelength
What is the unit for sound intensity?
a. Second b. Newton c. Hertz d. Decibel
Decibel
Which has the longest wavelength?
a. Green b. Violet c. Red d. Yellow
Red
Light waves travel fastest in
a. Gases b. Solids c. Liquids d. None of these
Gases
What is the highest point on a wave?
a. Trough b. Crest c. Rise d. Run
Crest
A wave bounces off of a barrier and flips upside down. What has occurred?
a. Infraction b. Refraction c. Reflection d. Diffraction
Reflection
The inner ear senses which of the following to hear sounds?
a. Light waves b. Vibrations
c. Seismic waves d. None of these
Vibrations
Which visible light has the shortest wavelength?
a. Yellow b. Violet c. Red d. Blue
Violet
During a storm when you see lightning several seconds usually pass before you hear thunder. What is the reason for this?
a. Your eyes must work better than your ears
b. Only the sound waves transmit energy
c. Only the light waves transmit energy
d. Light waves travel faster than sound waves
Light waves travel faster than sound waves
What is the lowest point on a wave?
a. Crest b. Trough c. Rise d. Run
Trough
A wave enters a new medium and bends. What is occurring?
a. Refraction b. Reflection c. Infraction d. Diffraction
Refraction
Which is true about sound and light waves?
a. Sound and light waves travel very slowly
b. Light waves travel faster than sound waves
c. Sound waves travel faster than light waves
d. Sound and light waves travel at the same rate
Light waves travel faster than sound waves
If a translucent material is held in front of your eyes, what best describes what you will see?
a. You will see nothing through the material
b. You will see clear images, but you will not see changes in light
c. You will see changes in light and clear images
d. You will see changes in light, but you will not see clear images
You will see changes in light, but you will not see clear images
. Which of these is most likely caused by waves?
a. Covalent bonding b. Potential energy
c. Earthquake d. All of these
Earthquake
Which is a type of wave in which the medium moves parallel to the wave?
a. Transverse b. Longitudinal
c. Mechanical d. Electromagnetic
Longitudinal
What is used to measure frequency?
a. Seconds b. Meters c. Hertz d. Newtons
Hertz
Sound waves travel fastest in
a. Gases b. Solids c. Liquids d. None of these
Solids
If a transparent material is held in front of your eyes, what best describes what you will see?
a. You will see nothing through the material
b. You will see clear images, but you will not see changes in light
c. You will see changes in light and clear images
d. You will see changes in light, but you will not see clear images
You will see changes in light and clear images
Which best describes white light?
a. Only one color of light
b. A blend of all reflected colors of light
c. The complete absence of light
d. None of these
A blend of all reflected colors of light
Which is a type of wave in which the medium moves perpendicular to the wave?
a. Longitudinal b. Mechanical
c. Electromagnetic d. Transverse
Transverse
Which is the best example of an electromagnetic wave?
a. Infrared radiation b. Visible light
c. Neither a nor b is correct d. Both a and b are correct
Both a and b are correct
Which is true based on diffraction of sound?
a. Sound can only travel in straight paths
b. Sound does not travel quickly
c. Sound can be heard in other rooms
d. None of these
Sound can be heard in other rooms
If an opaque material is held in front of your eyes, what best describes what you will see?
a. You will see nothing through the material
b. You will see clear images, but you will not see changes in light
c. You will see changes in light and clear images
d. You will see changes in light, but you will not see clear images
You will see nothing through the material
What do waves transfer?
a. Energy b. Matter
c. Both energy and matter
d. Neither energy nor matter
Energy