Physical Science Semester 1 Final Exam

When the frequency of a wave increases, what happens to the wavelength?

• The wavelength is not directly affected by the frequency of a wave.
• The wavelength increases.
• The wavelength decreases.
• More specific information is needed to form a conclusion about the wavelength.

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Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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Which wave in the diagram has the greatest wavelength?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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What kind of waves can travel through space?

• electromagnetic waves
• compressional waves
• longitudinal waves
• sound waves

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In a longitudinal wave, the particles move...?

• back and forth
• up and down
• not at all
• at a 90 degree angle

Amplitude is a measure of how much _________ the wave is carrying

• energy
• matter
• medium
• frequency

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Which wave has a greater frequency?

• A
• B

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Which illustration correctly shows how the spheres will behave?

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Which bar magnet will experience the greatest magnetic attraction?

• Magnet 1

• Magnet 2

• Magnet 3

• Magnet 4

When a pendulum swings, at which point is potential energy at its greatest?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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