Parts of a wave
The number of waves that can pass a given point in one second.
A. Amplitude B. Friction
C. Crest D. Frequency
D. Frequency
A sound wave moves through a medium. It can move through a solid, liquid, or gas . Which medium does sound travel through the fastest?
A. Solid
B. Liquid
C. Gas
Liquid
Material through which a wave travel.
A. Frequency B. Absorption
C. Medium D. Amplitude
Medium
Which color roof might help keep your house a little warmer?
A. Black because it absorbs
B. White because it absorbs
C. The color will make no difference
Black because it absorbs
A loud sound has low amplitude.
True or False
False
The Lowest Part of the wave
A. Crest B. Amplitude
C. Trough D. Crest
C. Trough+
When a wave's energy is transferred to an object, rather than being transmitted though it or reflected by it, it is _________.
A. Reflected B. Transmitted
C. Absorbed D. Refracted
What does a wave transfer?
A. Matter B. Energy
C. Friction D. Water
Energy
An optical illusion that makes a straw in water appear to be bent or broken is caused by_______?
A. Reflection B. Absorption
C. Refraction D. Transmission
Refraction
Opaque objects allow....
A. No light
B. Some light
C. All light
No light
What is the height of the wave called?
A. Crest B. Trough
C. Amplitude D. Frequency
Amplitude
You have two sounds. A bird chirping and a siren blaring. Which would have a higher amplitude?
A. Siren B. Bird
C. Both D. Neither
Siren
A. Mechanical Wave B. Longitudinal Wave
C. Refraction Wave D. Reflection Wave
Mechanical Wave
When you look at a lake and it looks shiny, what is this an example of?
A. Absorption B. Reflection
C. Refraction D. Transmission
Reflection
When electromagnetic waves are absorbed by an object, what happens?
A. Nothing B. The object moves
C. The object stops moving D. The object becomes warmer
The object becomes warmer
What is the distance between two crests called?
A. Crest B. Trough
C. Amplitude D. Wavelength
Wavelength
The amplitude of a wave depends on how much energy is carried by the wave. What happens to two waves that are identical except Wave A has greater
amplitude than Wave B?
A. The wave with the greater amplitude will carry more energy
B. The wave with the lower amplitude will carry more energy
C. Wave A and Wave B will carry the same amount of energy
D.Amplitude is not related to the wave’s energy
The wave with the greater amplitude will carry more energy
A form of energy that travels through an empty space includes, visible light, radio waves, and x-rays.
A. Seismic Wave B. Mechanical Wave
C. Electromagnetic Wave D. Amplitude Wave
Electromagnetic Wave
When light hits a red wagon, some of the energy is absorbed and___________.
A. Red light is reflected B. Red light is absorbed
C. Blue light is reflected D. All light is absorbed
Red light is reflected
What type of code uses two signals?
A. Morse Code B. Telephone Code
C. Binary Code D. Television Code