Waves and Optics Review

Which electromagnetic wave carries the most energy?

• gamma waves
• microwaves
• radio waves
• light waves

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NGSS.HS-PS4-4

What is happening in this picture?

• Reflection
• Refraction
• Diffraction
• Absorption

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Which type of lens is a magnifying glass?

• convex
• concave
• plane
• optical

The bending of light as it enters a new medium.

• Absorption
• Diffraction
• Reflection
• Refraction

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

An object is located 30 cm from a convex lens. The lens forms a real image at a distance of 20 cm. What is the focal length of this lens?

• 13.5 cm

• 0.0833 cm

• 12.0 cm

• 8.7 cm

What is happening in this picture?

• Reflection
• Refraction
• Diffraction
• Absorption

Bending of waves around an object (such as through a doorway)

• sound
• diffract
• pitch
• volume

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

The lowest part of the wave is called the ?

• frequency
• crest
• amplitude
• trough

The highest point of a wave is called the ?

• crest
• trough
• wavelength
• frequency

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What is the measure of how many waves pass a point in a second?

• frequency
• wavelength
• midpoint
• crest and trough

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