Wave Basics Quiz

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1.

In the animation, what type of wave is shown?
- A.
  
  Transverse
- B.
  
  Refracted
- C.
  
  Longitudinal
- D.
  
  Rarefied
2.

The material that a wave travels through is called the
- A.
  
  Amplitude
- B.
  
  Medium
- C.
  
  Rarefaction
- D.
  
  Compression
3.

Sound waves are all
- A.
  
  High frequency
- B.
  
  Compressional
- C.
  
  Transverse
- D.
  
  Electromagnetic
4.

The superposition of two waves creates
- A.
  
  Higher frequencies
- B.
  
  Interference
- C.
  
  Compressions
- D.
  
  Light
5.

In the animation shown, at the point where the two waves cross, which property changes?
- A.
  
  Speed
- B.
  
  Frequency
- C.
  
  Index of refraction
- D.
  
  Amplitude
6.

As the frequency of a spring wave is increased, the _____________
- A.
  
  Velocity decreases
- B.
  
  Velocity increases
- C.
  
  Wavelength decreases
- D.
  
  Wavelength increases
7.

As you produce a wave on a spring, which of the following quantities are you NOT able to change?
- A.
  
  Amplitude
- B.
  
  Frequency
- C.
  
  Velocity
- D.
  
  Wavelength
8.

What property of waves is shown in the animation?
- A.
  
  Rarefaction
- B.
  
  Refraction
- C.
  
  Displacement
- D.
  
  Diffraction
9.

Which of the following is not a type of electromagnetic wave?
- A.
  
  Sound
- B.
  
  Red light
- C.
  
  Gamma radiation
- D.
  
  Radio waves
10.

All waves except ______ waves must travel through a medium.
- A.
  
  Sound
- B.
  
  Light
- C.
  
  Water
- D.
  
  Compressional
11.

By counting the number of crests that pass in a given amount of time, a person can calculate the
- A.
  
  Wavelength
- B.
  
  Amplitude
- C.
  
  Velocity
- D.
  
  Frequency
12.

What type of wave is most likely shown in the animation?
- A.
  
  Light
- B.
  
  Sound
- C.
  
  Earthquake
- D.
  
  Compression

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