Waves Unit Test

Front

Why does a red rose look red?

Back

The rose reflects red more than any other color.

Front

Brenda holds a lens near a newspaper. The text on the paper appears larger through the lens. Brenda is most likely holding a _______ lens.

Back

convex

Front

Neil tries to read a book while wearing his father's glasses. He notices that the words appear smaller when viewed through the lenses. Neil is most likely looking through _______ lenses.

Back

concave

Front

How do X-rays compare to visible light?

Back

X-rays have a higher frequency and carry more energy than visible light.

Front

Which part of the diagram indicates the wavelength of the wave? Options: A, B, C, D

Back

A

Front

Why can the usher hear the music without being in front of the open door?

Back

The sound waves are diffracted through the door opening.

Front

_______ waves are unique because of their ability to travel through a vacuum, a space that contains no particles of matter.

Back

Light

Front

Which part of the diagram indicates the amplitude of the wave? Options: A, B, C, D

Back

C

Front

The four diagrams below represent particles of gas experiencing different longitudinal waves. Which longitudinal wave has the greatest amplitude?

Back

D

Front

Electromagnetic waves with a long wavelength occur at a ________ frequency and are ________ energetic.

Back

low; less