IPC Final Exam Review

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Point E represents the __________ of a wave.

Back

crest

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Front

The "dead zones" in a concert hall occur because:

Back

Interference causes the sound waves to cancel each other out.

Front

This image best depicts which of the following wave behaviors?

Back

refraction

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Calculate the kinetic energy of a 50 kg runner moving at a velocity of 10 m/s.

Back

2500 J

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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Which of the following conclusions best describes the relationship between the gravitational potential energy before the experiment and the kinetic energy of the ball after it has fallen?

Back

As initial potential energy increases, final kinetic energy increases.

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What is the definition of amplitude in a wave?

Back

The maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

Back

KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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Front

What is the definition of wavelength?

Back

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

Front

What is the principle of superposition in wave interference?

Back

When two or more waves overlap, the resulting wave displacement is the sum of the individual displacements.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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What is the definition of gravitational potential energy?

Back

The energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field.

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