Waves

What is the lowest frequency wave on the electromagnetic spectrum?

• x-rays

• infrared waves

• ultraviolet waves

• radio waves

What is the motion of a sound wave?

• transverse

• longitudinal

A wave travels through the matter it comes in contact with. What is this interaction?

• reflection

• refraction

• transmission

• diffraction

What is the part of a sound wave where the particles are closer together?

• compression

• rarefaction

The higher the amplitude, the brighter the light. True or False?

• False

• True

Which wave is right in the middle of the electromagnetic spectrum?

• sound waves

• infrared waves

• radio waves

• light waves

Which wave has the highest frequency on the electromagnetic spectrum?

• radio waves

• microwaves

• gamma rays

• x-rays

Which type of wave can travel through empty space (outer space)?

• sound wave

• light wave

Which is an example of ultraviolet waves?

• earthquake

• light from a light bulb

• light from the sun

• playing a guitar

Which word means waves changing in speed when traveling between two mediums?

• diffraction

• reflection

• transmissin

• refraction