A Trivia Quiz On Waves, Light And Sound!

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    _______________ can neither be created or destroyed. 

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What do you know about waves, light, and sound? Waves are due to vibrating layers or particles of the medium through a vacuum, but sound cannot travel through a vacuum, but sound cannot travel through a vacuum. Vibrations in light waves are perpendicular to the direction along which the light travels, while the particles' vibrations in sound waves are in the same order. Try this quiz and learn more.

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  • 2. 

    The ________ of a sound is how high or low it is.

    Explanation
    The correct answer for this question is "pitch". Pitch refers to the perceived highness or lowness of a sound. It is determined by the frequency of the sound waves, which is measured in hertz.

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  • 3. 

    _______________ is the ability to do work.

    Explanation
    Energy is the ability to do work. It is a fundamental concept in physics that refers to the capacity of a system to perform work or transfer heat. Energy exists in various forms such as kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, and electrical. It is essential for all physical processes and is conserved in nature. Without energy, no work can be done, and no changes or transformations can occur in the universe.

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  • 4. 
    Is this lens concave or convex? - ProProfs

    Is this lens concave or convex?

    Explanation
    The given answer is "Convex" because a convex lens is thicker in the middle and thinner at the edges. It is curved outwards on both sides, causing light rays to converge at a focal point. This type of lens can magnify objects and is commonly used in cameras, telescopes, and eyeglasses.

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  • 5. 

    What are the lowest frequency electromagnetic waves used for?

    Explanation
    The lowest frequency electromagnetic waves are used for radio communication. Radio waves have long wavelengths and low frequencies, making them ideal for transmitting signals over long distances. They are used for various purposes such as broadcasting radio programs, communication between devices (like walkie-talkies), and wireless data transmission. Radio waves are also used in radar systems for navigation and detecting objects.

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  • 6. 
    Which picture is of light? - ProProfs

    Which picture is of light?

    • Additive

    • Subtractive

    Correct Answer
    A. Additive
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Additive" because additive color mixing involves combining different colors of light to create new colors. In this process, the primary colors red, green, and blue are added together to produce a wide range of colors. This is commonly used in electronic displays such as computer monitors and televisions. On the other hand, subtractive color mixing involves mixing pigments or dyes to create new colors by subtracting certain wavelengths of light.

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  • 7. 

    _____________ are all the wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum represented by the colors Red Orange yellow green blue and violate. 

    Correct Answer
    Visible light
    Explanation
    Visible light refers to the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye. It consists of different wavelengths that are represented by the colors red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. These colors are perceived by our eyes when different wavelengths of light are reflected or absorbed by objects. Therefore, visible light encompasses all the wavelengths mentioned in the question.

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  • 8. 

    What color has the longest wavelength?

    • Red

    • Orange

    • Blue

    • Green

    • Violet

    Correct Answer
    A. Red
    Explanation
    Red has the longest wavelength among the given options. Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points on a wave, and it is inversely proportional to the frequency of the wave. Red light has a longer wavelength than orange, blue, green, and violet light. This means that red light has a lower frequency and lower energy compared to the other colors.

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  • 9. 

    The kind of waver that is just above violate light.

    Correct Answer
    ultra violate
  • 10. 

    If you add all the colors of light together what color do you get?

    • White

    • Black

    • Gray

    • a yucky color

    • the color of the sky

    Correct Answer
    A. White
    Explanation
    When all the colors of light are added together, they combine to form white light. This is because white light is made up of a combination of all the colors in the visible spectrum. This phenomenon is known as additive color mixing, where the different wavelengths of light blend together to create the perception of white.

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  • 11. 

    This is the measure of the intensity of a vibration.

    Correct Answer
    volume
    Explanation
    Volume is a measure of the intensity of a vibration. In the context of sound, volume refers to the loudness or softness of a sound. It is determined by the amplitude or strength of the sound wave. A higher volume indicates a stronger vibration and a louder sound, while a lower volume indicates a weaker vibration and a softer sound. Therefore, volume is a suitable measure for the intensity of a vibration.

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  • 12. 
    What are the primary colors of light? - ProProfs

    What are the primary colors of light?

    • Red, Yellow, and Blue

    • Magenta, Cyan, and Yellow

    • Red, Green, and Blue

    • White and Black

    • Green, Orange, and Purple

    Correct Answer
    A. Red, Green, and Blue
    Explanation
    The primary colors of light are red, green, and blue. These colors are considered primary because they cannot be created by mixing other colors of light. When combined in different intensities, they can create all other colors in the visible spectrum. This concept is used in various applications such as television screens and computer monitors, where pixels emit red, green, and blue light to produce a wide range of colors.

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  • 13. 

    Sound travels in ________________.

    • Transverse waves

    • Longitudinal waves

    • Pure energy waves

    • Big waves

    • Hertz waves

    Correct Answer
    A. Longitudinal waves
    Explanation
    Sound travels in longitudinal waves, which are characterized by the vibration of particles in the same direction as the wave propagation. In a longitudinal wave, the particles of the medium move back and forth parallel to the direction of energy transfer. This type of wave is responsible for the compression and rarefaction of the medium, creating areas of high and low pressure. Therefore, the correct answer is longitudinal waves.

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  • 14. 

    _________________ is a mechanical wave, it needs matter to travel through

    • visible light

    • Sound

    • Radio waves

    • Space waves

    • The waves at baseball games.

    Correct Answer
    A. Sound
    Explanation
    Sound is a mechanical wave because it requires matter to travel through. Unlike visible light or radio waves, which can travel through empty space, sound waves need a medium, such as air, water, or solids, to propagate. This is because sound waves are created by the vibration of particles in the medium, causing them to transfer energy to neighboring particles and propagate the wave. Therefore, sound waves cannot travel in a vacuum or empty space.

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  • 15. 

    You are sleeping near the train tracks. but your worried about a train coming. if you pay attention what will be your first warning?

    • You will see the train as it comes around the corner

    • You will hear the train by listening to the tracks

    • You will hear the train whistle in the air.

    Correct Answer
    A. You will hear the train by listening to the tracks
    Explanation
    If you are sleeping near the train tracks and worried about a train coming, your first warning would be hearing the train by listening to the tracks. The vibrations and rumbling caused by the approaching train would be transmitted through the tracks, allowing you to perceive its presence before you can see or hear the train itself.

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  • 16. 

    Explain what happens when a rock falls from a height. 

    • Potential energy turns to mechanical energy

    • Mechanical energy turns to potential energy

    • Potential energy turns to kinetic energy

    • Kinetic energy turns to potential energy

    • Kinetic energy turns to mechanical energy

    Correct Answer
    A. Potential energy turns to kinetic energy
    Explanation
    When a rock falls from a height, its potential energy is converted into kinetic energy. Potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position or condition, in this case, the rock's height. As the rock falls, it gains speed and its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases. Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, so as the rock falls, its potential energy is transformed into the energy of its movement. Therefore, the correct answer is that potential energy turns to kinetic energy.

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  • 17. 

    How many types of waves are there?

    • One

    • Two

    • Three

    • Four

    • Five

    Correct Answer
    A. Two
    Explanation
    The question asks about the number of types of waves. The correct answer is "two." This suggests that there are two distinct types of waves. However, without further information, it is unclear what these two types refer to. It could be referring to mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves, or it could be referring to transverse waves and longitudinal waves. Without more context, it is difficult to determine the exact explanation for the answer.

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  • 18. 

    This is the inside of a fiber-optic cable it shows 2 light sources traveling through the cable. what is happening over and over on the inside of the cable as the light passes through?

    • The light is going out the sides

    • The light is refracting off the sides

    • The light is reflecting off the sides

    • The light is not touching the fiber-optic cable

    • The light is getting brighter

    Correct Answer
    A. The light is reflecting off the sides
    Explanation
    As the light passes through the fiber-optic cable, it repeatedly reflects off the sides of the cable. This phenomenon is known as total internal reflection. It occurs because the cable is designed to have a higher refractive index than the surrounding medium, causing the light to bounce back and forth within the cable rather than escaping out the sides. This reflection allows the light to travel long distances without significant loss of signal strength.

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  • 19. 

    If you change the pitch of a sound you are changing  the _________________ of the wave.

    • Compression

    • Wavelength

    • Potential

    • Volume

    • Amplitude

    Correct Answer
    A. Wavelength
    Explanation
    When you change the pitch of a sound, you are actually changing the wavelength of the wave. Pitch refers to the perceived frequency of a sound, and frequency is inversely proportional to wavelength. So, when you increase the pitch, you are decreasing the wavelength, and vice versa. Therefore, the correct answer is "wavelength."

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  • 20. 

    Energy can travel through solid and liquids via ___________________

    • Electromagnetic waves

    • Mechanical waves

    • Light waves

    • People waves

    • Super waves

    Correct Answer
    A. Mechanical waves
    Explanation
    Energy can travel through solid and liquids via mechanical waves. Mechanical waves are waves that require a medium, such as a solid or liquid, to propagate. These waves transfer energy by causing particles in the medium to vibrate or oscillate. Examples of mechanical waves include sound waves, which can travel through solids, liquids, and gases, and water waves, which can travel through liquids. Electromagnetic waves, on the other hand, do not require a medium and can travel through a vacuum, while light waves are a type of electromagnetic wave. "People waves" and "super waves" are not recognized scientific terms and do not accurately describe how energy can travel through solid and liquids.

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