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Physical Science Properties and Behaviors of Waves

Authored by Syd Morrison

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9th - 10th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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The distance from the crest of one wave to the crest of the next wave is called:

amplitude
frequency
wavelength
medium

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What are the units of frequency?

m/s
s
Hz
N

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which is a correct equation?

wave speed = frequency + wavelength
wave speed = frequency × wavelength
wave speed = frequency ÷ wavelength

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which statement about the oscillations of light waves is correct?

They are parallel to the direction of energy transfer
They are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer
They rotate around the direction of energy transfer

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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What is causing you to be able to see two sets of mountains in this picture? 

refraction of light
reflection of light
transmission of light
absorption of light

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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What is happening to the light waves as they hit the black object in the middle? 

They are being reflected.
They are being absorbed.
They are being refracted.
They are being transmitted. 

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Hey!  That straw looks broken.  Why?

reflection
refraction
transmission
absorption

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