2024 Waves Quiz
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15 questions
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Explain what a wave carries from one place to another, and provide an example of a type of wave that demonstrates this.
Explain what a wave carries from one place to another, and provide an example of a type of wave that demonstrates this.
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What type of wave does not require a medium to travel?
What type of wave does not require a medium to travel?
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What is the highest point of a wave called?
What is the highest point of a wave called?
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Match the wave property with its corresponding definition.
Match the wave property with its corresponding definition.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Wavelength | arrow_right_alt | The number of waves which pass a point in one second |
Frequency | arrow_right_alt | The height of the wave |
Amplitude | arrow_right_alt | Distance between crests and troughs |
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What is the frequency of the wave below?_______
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Compare the two waves below, and explain which of the two has more energy travelling through it.
Compare the two waves below, and explain which of the two has more energy travelling through it.
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What is the shape of the wave below?
What is the shape of the wave below?
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Which letter represents the trough of the wave?
Which letter represents the trough of the wave?
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Which letter represents a wavelength?
Which letter represents a wavelength?
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Match the light interaction with its corresponding definition.
Match the light interaction with its corresponding definition.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Absorption | arrow_right_alt | Light waves bounce off an object |
Refraction | arrow_right_alt | Light waves are absorbed by an object |
Reflection | arrow_right_alt | Light waves are transmitted through an object |
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Looking at the electromagnetic spectrum, compare two types of waves and explain which of the two has more energy. Explain your answer.
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Formulate an explanation as to why we have different colors in the world.
Formulate an explanation as to why we have different colors in the world.
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When light waves pass through a convex lens, what happens to the pathway of the light waves?
When light waves pass through a convex lens, what happens to the pathway of the light waves?
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Which type of signal do cell phones use?
Which type of signal do cell phones use?
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Draw a Transverse Wave and label the following: crest, trough, amplitude, and wavelength.
Draw a Transverse Wave and label the following: crest, trough, amplitude, and wavelength.