Wave Quizzes & Trivia
This is a quiz designed for grade 8-10 physical science students, testing their knowledge of basic wave properties which includes concepts of refraction, reflection, wave types, and basic formulas. Read the questions carefully...
Questions: 12 | Attempts: 9937 | Last updated: Feb 7, 2019
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Sample QuestionIn the animation, what type of wave is shown?
In our physics class, we got to dive deeper into the topic of waves, light, and sound. With the scheduled monthly test coming up it is important to ensure you are on your feet when it comes to what we have covered so far. Give it...
Questions: 16 | Attempts: 2923 | Last updated: Feb 8, 2019
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Sample QuestionIn this animation, what type of wave is shown?
Test over currents, waves, and tides aimed at sixth grade earth science students.
Questions: 15 | Attempts: 1436 | Last updated: Jan 9, 2013
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Sample QuestionThe wind blows on the water, passing it's energy to the water. As this energy passes through the water, in what way do the water molecules move?
Complete the homework by answering each of the following questions. You may use your notes from class. Once the assignment is complete, print a report showing your completion record. This report will be submitted in class fpr a...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1130 | Last updated: Feb 25, 2012
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Sample QuestionWaves are created by a vibration.
Basic Signal Flow
Questions: 29 | Attempts: 998 | Last updated: Jan 2, 2013
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Sample QuestionThe purpose of the level setting procedure using the Trim is:
Wave Questions & Answers
What way do the water molecules move as the energy passes through the water while the wind blows on the water, passing its energy to the water?
The molecules move in d the direction of the waves.
What is the difference between Longitudinal and Transverse Wave?
A longitudinal wave is a kind of wave in which the movement of the medium is in the same magnitude and direction with the wave. On the other hand, a transverse wave is a kind of wave in which the movement of the medium is at a right angle to the magn
What type of wave is shown in this animation?
In this animationLongitudinal waves are shown as they are 90 degrees in the direction of the wave
What does the person transfer to the rope by pulling it up and down at point A?
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What the person transfers as he pulls the rope up and down at point A is energy
Try the following quiz to test your understanding of Interfence of waves.
Questions: 6 | Attempts: 834 | Last updated: Jan 10, 2013
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Sample QuestionAn interfence pattern is produced when
Waves is cause by vibrations or oscillations. Can either be a Mechanical waves which require a medium to travel eg. Sound wave or Electromagnetic waves which do not require a medium to travel.
Questions: 6 | Attempts: 467 | Last updated: Jul 30, 2011
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following is true?
Chapter 11
Lesson 1 Waves
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 267 | Last updated: Mar 6, 2013
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Sample QuestionWhat are the two main types of wave?
If you ask a room full of people to picture a wave, they might all think of something different – be it at the ocean, a soundwave, maybe even a person waving. Today we’ll be taking a look at the characteristics of...
Questions: 12 | Attempts: 248 | Last updated: Jan 4, 2019
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Sample QuestionAll of the following are types of waves EXCEPT:
This quiz will assess your understanding of wave motion.
Questions: 31 | Attempts: 247 | Last updated: Jan 22, 2013
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Sample QuestionThe source of all wave motion is a _____________________________
Physics is the study of matter and its behavior through space and time along with the energy and force. Waves and Sound are part of it and this quiz tests your knowledge on it.
Questions: 12 | Attempts: 239 | Last updated: Aug 31, 2017
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Sample QuestionA pendulum completes 75 swings in 25 s. What is its period?
For sec 3/4/5 Physics students revision by mr gui eng hong Singapore
Questions: 7 | Attempts: 231 | Last updated: Jan 16, 2013
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Sample QuestionWhat is a Transverse wave ?
Questions: 17 | Attempts: 211 | Last updated: Oct 26, 2017
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Sample QuestionIn this animation, what type of wave is shown?
This quiz is complusory. Please complete this quiz before you proceed.
You need to achieve 90% to pass this quiz. Please retake if you did not pass.
Questions: 15 | Attempts: 174 | Last updated: Jan 11, 2013
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Sample QuestionIndicate the interval which represents one full wavelength.
Major Exam on Waves. ACOS #12
Questions: 37 | Attempts: 174 | Last updated: Dec 21, 2012
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Sample QuestionWhat is the main difference between electromagnetic waves and mechanical waves?
You may work with a partner using the book. Your score will be entered into the grade book.
Questions: 9 | Attempts: 174 | Last updated: Dec 14, 2012
A quiz on sound waves and vibrations. 7th grade.
Questions: 9 | Attempts: 145 | Last updated: Jan 10, 2013
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Sample QuestionThe outer ear is called the _______________.
This portion of your quiz asseses your understanding of the vocabulary we have been using. Choose the best answer if two answers appear to be correct.. Take your time and think through each question. You may take the quiz more...
Questions: 13 | Attempts: 133 | Last updated: Feb 22, 2017
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Sample QuestionThe number of waves that pass by in a second is known as the wave's
Questions: 25 | Attempts: 133 | Last updated: Jan 23, 2013
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Sample QuestionThe year-over-year transfer (also called prior-year transfer) functionality has great benefits for our returning customers. Which of the selections below is NOT a benefit of the transfer feature?
A quiz on wave motion kinetic an potential energy and light and sound
Questions: 20 | Attempts: 112 | Last updated: Jan 10, 2013
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Sample QuestionHow many types of waves are there?
This quiz is to help you see how your doing with your wave knowledge!
Questions: 3 | Attempts: 106 | Last updated: Jan 10, 2013
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Sample QuestionYou are in a boat which is being tossed about by some constant, steady waves. In this scenario, which best describes wavelength?
The seismic wave is an energy which is the primary cause of earthquakes and other ugly natural disasters. It's not hard to find natural disasters in the world today, that's why we have to know what causes it, perhaps stop...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 100 | Last updated: Nov 2, 2018
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Sample QuestionWhat are seismic waves?
A sound wave is an example of a mechanical wave and these types of waves are an oscillation of matter and therefore transfer energy through a medium and not through a vacuum. Just how much do you know about mechanical waves? Take...
Questions: 15 | Attempts: 96 | Last updated: Jan 16, 2019
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Sample QuestionA sound source moves away from a stationary observer. According to the Doppler Effect, the frequency heard by the observer is
Reference: Prentice Hall. Use for educational purposes only.
Questions: 30 | Attempts: 89 | Last updated: Jan 10, 2013
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Sample QuestionWhich waves arrive at a seismograph first?
Questions: 20 | Attempts: 88 | Last updated: Feb 13, 2013
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Sample QuestionIs this a transverse or compressed wave?
