2024 Waves Quiz

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2024 Waves Quiz

Last updated over 1 year ago

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.

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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.

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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.

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When light waves pass through a convex lens, what happens to the pathway of the light waves?

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Draw a Transverse Wave and label the following: crest, trough, amplitude, and wavelength.

Explain what a wave carries from one place to another, and provide an example of a type of wave that demonstrates this.

What type of wave does not require a medium to travel?

Transverse

Mechanical

Longitudinal

Electromagnetic

What is the highest point of a wave called?

Crest

Peak

Amplitude

Trough

Match the wave property with its corresponding definition.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Amplitude		The number of waves which pass a point in one second
Wavelength		The height of the wave
Frequency		Distance between crests and troughs

What is the frequency of the wave below?_______ 

Compare the two waves below, and explain which of the two has more energy travelling through it.

What is the shape of the wave below?

Mechanical Wave

Electromagnetic Wave

Transverse Wave

Longitudinal Wave

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Match the light interaction with its corresponding definition.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Refraction		Light waves bounce off an object
Reflection		Light waves are absorbed by an object
Absorption		Light waves are transmitted through an object

Looking at the electromagnetic spectrum, compare two types of waves and explain which of the two has more energy. Explain your answer.

Formulate an explanation as to why we have different colors in the world.

When light waves pass through a convex lens, what happens to the pathway of the light waves?

Which type of signal do cell phones use?

Analog Signal

Concave Signal

Convex Signal

Digital Signal

Draw a Transverse Wave and label the following: crest, trough, amplitude, and wavelength.

What type of wave does not require a medium to travel?

Transverse

Mechanical

Longitudinal

Electromagnetic

What is the highest point of a wave called?

Crest

Peak

Amplitude

Trough

Match the wave property with its corresponding definition.

Amplitude

The number of waves which pass a point in one second

Wavelength

The height of the wave

Frequency

Distance between crests and troughs

What is the shape of the wave below?

Mechanical Wave

Electromagnetic Wave

Transverse Wave

Longitudinal Wave

Which letter represents the trough of the wave?

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C

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B

Which letter represents a wavelength?

B

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F

Match the light interaction with its corresponding definition.

Refraction

Light waves bounce off an object

Reflection

Light waves are absorbed by an object

Absorption

Light waves are transmitted through an object

Which type of signal do cell phones use?

Analog Signal

Concave Signal

Convex Signal

Digital Signal

Which letter represents the trough of the wave?

A

C

D

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Which letter represents a wavelength?

B

A

C

F