Mr. Putman 8th Grade Science Ch. 16

Which one of the following is NOT an example of a mechanical wave?

• sound wave
• water wave
• eathquake wave
• radio wave

Which one of the following is NOT an example of an electromagnetic wave?

• sound wave
• x-rays
• red light
• gamma rays

Which one of the following is NOT an example of a compressional wave?

• wave moving through a coiled spring
• sound traveling through the air
• sound traveling through water
• green light traveling through the air

Which one of the following is NOT an example of a compressional wave?

• wavelength
• amplitude
• frequency
• diffraction

Which one of the following determines the color of a light wave?

• amplitude only
• wavelength and amplitude
• wavelength and frequency
• interference pattern

A place where molecules are far apart is a ___________.

• refraction
• reflection
• rarefaction
• compression

The speed of sound through air is about __________.

• 340 m/s
• 2,000,000 m/s
• 3,000,000 m/s
• 3,000,000 m/h

When light bounces off a surface it is called ____.

• reflection
• refraction
• diffraction
• interference

Constructive interference occurs when waves meet _______________.

• crest-to-crest and trough-to trough
• crest-to-trough and crest-to-trough
• trough-to-crest and trough-to crest
• crest-to-crest

Waves are rhythmic disturbances that carry energy through matter or space without transferring ____________________.

• matter
• energy
• power
• waves