Basic Quiz On Waves, Light, Sound, Refraction

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1.

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

The material that a wave travels through is called the
- A.
  
  Refraction
- B.
  
  Medium
- C.
  
  Reflection
- D.
  
  Speed
3.

The type of wave shown is a __________ wave.
4.

In this animation what kind of interference is shown?
- A.
  
  Destructive
- B.
  
  Constructive
- C.
  
  Refraction
- D.
  
  Reflection
5.

____________ is when a wave, like light, bounces off an object.
6.

What property of waves is shown in the animation?
7.

Which of the following is not a type of electromagnetic wave?
- A.
  
  Sound
- B.
  
  Red light
- C.
  
  Gamma rays
- D.
  
  Radio waves
- E.
  
  Microwaves
8.

All waves except __________ waves must travel through a medium.
- A.
  
  Sound
- B.
  
  Light
- C.
  
  Water
- D.
  
  Compressional
9.

Points A and F onthe wave are ________
10.

Points B, E, G, and J on the wave are _______________.
11.

Points D and I on the wave are __________________.
12.

The distance between A and F is the _____________.
- A.
  
  Frequency
- B.
  
  Period
- C.
  
  Amplitude
- D.
  
  Wavelength
13.

The distance from the dotted line to Point A, or the distance from the dotted line to Point D is known as the ______________.
- A.
  
  Frequency
- B.
  
  Period
- C.
  
  Amplitude
- D.
  
  Wavelength
14.

this image shows an example of:
- A.
  
  Reflection
- B.
  
  Refraction
- C.
  
  Penumbra
- D.
  
  A broken straw
15.

The wave speed equation is v = frequency x wavelength.If the frequency of a wave is 500Hz and the wavelength is 2m, how fast is the wave moving?
- A.
  
  25 m/s
- B.
  
  250 m/s
- C.
  
  1000 m/s
- D.
  
  10,000 m/s
16.

The wave speed equation is v = frequency x wavelength.If the velocity of the wave is 400 m/s and the wavelength is 2m, what is its frequency?
- A.
  
  200 Hz
- B.
  
  800 Hz
- C.
  
  20 Hz
- D.
  
  400 Hz
17.

In this example of constructive interference, what increases?
- A.
  
  Wavelength
- B.
  
  Frequency
- C.
  
  Speed
- D.
  
  Amplitude

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