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Wave Typeas, Properties, Behaviors Quiz
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Question 1
1.
A wave transfers _______, not matter.
Force
Energy
Mass
Matter
Question 2
2.
__________ waves need a medium to travel.
Mechanical
Transverse
Electromagnetic
Longitudinal
Question 3
3.
Electromagnetic waves are ___________waves and do not need a medium to travel.
Longitudinal (compressional)
Mechanical
Sound
Transverse
Question 4
4.
A ________ is where a longitudinal wave is pushed together
Compression
Rarefaction
Crest
Trough
Question 5
5.
If you were to measure how many waves pass a certain point in a specific amount of time you would be measuring the _______________.
Amplitude
Energy
Wavelength
Frequency
Question 6
6.
The shorter the wavelength of a wave the _____________.
Higher the frequency
Higher the amplitude
Lower the frequency
Lower the amplitude
Question 7
7.
As waves enter a new medium and refracts, what happens?
Speed changes
The wave speeds up
The wave slows down
The wave does not transmit through the object
Question 8
8.
A sound wave is an example of a ___________ wave and a ____________wave
Electromagnetic, Transverse
Electromagnetic, Longitudinal
Mechanical, Transverse
Mechanical, Longitudinal
Question 9
9.
All electromagnetic waves travel at the same____________ in the vacuum of space
Frequency
Amplitude
Wavelength
Speed
Question 10
10.
Based on the image above, which word below represents A?
Frequency
Amplitude
Wavelength
Crest
Speed
Trough
Question 11
11.
Based on the image above, which word below represents B?
Frequency
Amplitude
Wavelength
Crest
Speed
Trough
Question 12
12.
Based on the image above, which word below represents C?
Frequency
Amplitude
Wavelength
Crest
Speed
Trough
Question 13
13.
Based on the image above, which word below represents D?
Frequency
Amplitude
Wavelength
Crest
Speed
Trough
Question 14
14.
A woman in the building is watching the worker through the window. Which behavior of waves allows light to pass through the window?
Reflection
Refraction
Transmission
Absorption
Question 15
15.
A bat flying through the caves can barely see, but uses echolocation to sense it's surroundings. Which behavior of waves is the bat relying on?
Reflection
Refraction
Transmission
Absorption
Question 16
16.
The sun shining outside on the road causes the side walk and road to become warm. What behavior of waves makes the side walk hot?
Reflection
Refraction
Transmission
Absorption
Question 17
17.
Which type of wave is coming off of the drum in the picture?
Longitudinal
Transverse
Electromagnetic
Question 18
18.
What behavior of waves is the picture with the flashlight and water showing?
Reflection
Refraction
Transmission
Absorption
Question 19
19.
The image below shows waves with decreasing wavelength. Which of the following are also changing and how?
Frequency is increasing
Frequency is decreasing
Amplitude is increasing
Amplitude is decreasing
Question 20
20.
Why is a desk more likely to absorb light waves than a window?
A window is translucent and a desk is opaque
A window is opaque and a desk is translucent
A window is transparent and a desk is opaque
A window is transparent and a desk is translucent
A window is transparent and a desk is translucent