Chapter 20 Test
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Waves transfer
Waves transfer
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If a wave is traveling at a certain speed and its frequency is doubled, what happens to the wavelength of that wave?
If a wave is traveling at a certain speed and its frequency is doubled, what happens to the wavelength of that wave?
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A wave can make a leaf bob up and down on the water, but it cannot move the leaf toward the shore. This is because wave only transfer
A wave can make a leaf bob up and down on the water, but it cannot move the leaf toward the shore. This is because wave only transfer
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Which of these do NOT require a medium?
Which of these do NOT require a medium?
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Which of the following is NOT a property of a wave?
Which of the following is NOT a property of a wave?
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When two objects, such as marimba bars and columns, vibrate at the same frequency, this occurs.
When two objects, such as marimba bars and columns, vibrate at the same frequency, this occurs.
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If a wave is traveling at a certain speed and you cut its frequency in half, what would happen to its wavelength?
If a wave is traveling at a certain speed and you cut its frequency in half, what would happen to its wavelength?
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An echo is the result of a
An echo is the result of a
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A section of a longitudinal wave where the particles are crowded together is called a
A section of a longitudinal wave where the particles are crowded together is called a
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Part of a longitudinal wave where the particles are spread out is called a
Part of a longitudinal wave where the particles are spread out is called a
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Refraction occurs when a wave enters a new medium at an angle because
Refraction occurs when a wave enters a new medium at an angle because
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The wave property that is related to the height of a wave is the
The wave property that is related to the height of a wave is the
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An example of a mechanical wave is a(n)
An example of a mechanical wave is a(n)
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What disturbance sends energy through matter or empty space?
What disturbance sends energy through matter or empty space?
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What is the amplitude of a wave related to?
What is the amplitude of a wave related to?
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What is the wavelength of a wave related to?
What is the wavelength of a wave related to?
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What is the equation v = lambda x f called?
What is the equation v = lambda x f called?
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What is a reflected sound wave called?
What is a reflected sound wave called?
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What happens to a wave when it is refracted?
What happens to a wave when it is refracted?
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Why do sound waves travel around corners better than light wave do?
Why do sound waves travel around corners better than light wave do?
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Which kind of wave does not require a medium?
Which kind of wave does not require a medium?
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Which of the following results in more energy in a wave?
Which of the following results in more energy in a wave?
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The combining of waves as they overlap is
The combining of waves as they overlap is
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During constructive interference
During constructive interference
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During destructive interference
During destructive interference
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Microwaves, television and radio waves and X rays are examples of _______________ waves.
Microwaves, television and radio waves and X rays are examples of _______________ waves.
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The two main types of waves are ________________ and longitudinal waves.
The two main types of waves are ________________ and longitudinal waves.
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All electromagnetic waves are _____________ waves.
All electromagnetic waves are _____________ waves.
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Amplitude, wavelength, wave speed and frequency are called ______________ of waves.
Amplitude, wavelength, wave speed and frequency are called ______________ of waves.
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A wave with a frequency of 3 Hz moves at a rate of 3 waves per ________________.
A wave with a frequency of 3 Hz moves at a rate of 3 waves per ________________.
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Multiplying the wavelength of a wave by the frequency of the wave gives the _______________ of the wave.
Multiplying the wavelength of a wave by the frequency of the wave gives the _______________ of the wave.
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The bouncing back of a ray of light, sound or heat when the ray hits a surface that it does not go through is called ________________.
The bouncing back of a ray of light, sound or heat when the ray hits a surface that it does not go through is called ________________.
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When two waves meet and cancel each other out ________________ has occured.
When two waves meet and cancel each other out ________________ has occured.
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Any disturbance that transmits energy is a(n) ____________.
Any disturbance that transmits energy is a(n) ____________.
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The maximum distance a wave vibrates from its rest position is called its ________________.
The maximum distance a wave vibrates from its rest position is called its ________________.
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The distance a single wave crest or trough travels in a set amount of time is a measure of the _______________.
The distance a single wave crest or trough travels in a set amount of time is a measure of the _______________.
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When two or more waves share the same space at the same time it is called ___________________.
When two or more waves share the same space at the same time it is called ___________________.
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The result of two or more waves overlapping is _______________.
The result of two or more waves overlapping is _______________.
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When the crest of one wave overlaps the crest of another wave it is called __________________.
When the crest of one wave overlaps the crest of another wave it is called __________________.
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Certain parts of the wave are always in the rest position in a _________________ wave.
Certain parts of the wave are always in the rest position in a _________________ wave.
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A periodic disturbance in a solid, liquid or gas as energy is transmitted through a medium.
A periodic disturbance in a solid, liquid or gas as energy is transmitted through a medium.
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A physical environment in which phenomena occur.
A physical environment in which phenomena occur.
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A wave that requires a medium through which to travel.
A wave that requires a medium through which to travel.
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A wave that does NOT require a medium through which to travel.
A wave that does NOT require a medium through which to travel.
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A wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicularly to the direction the wave is traveling.
A wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicularly to the direction the wave is traveling.
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A wave in which the particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave motion.
A wave in which the particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave motion.
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A transverse and a longitudinal wave that combine at or near the boundary between two media.
A transverse and a longitudinal wave that combine at or near the boundary between two media.
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A wave in which the particles of the medium vibrate back and forth along the path of the wave.
A wave in which the particles of the medium vibrate back and forth along the path of the wave.
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A wave in which the particles of the medium move across the direction that the wave is moving.
A wave in which the particles of the medium move across the direction that the wave is moving.
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The highest point of a transverse wave.
The highest point of a transverse wave.