Physics Waves Review

Which wave has the shortest wavelength?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Which wave has highest frequency?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Which statement is correct about the wave shown in the diagram?

• It is a transverse wave because the particles are moving perpendicular to the motion of the wave.

• It is a transverse wave because the particles are moving parallel to the motion of the wave.

• It is a longitudinal wave because the particles are moving perpendicular to the motion of the wave.

• It is a longitudinal wave because the particles are moving parallel to the motion of the wave.

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The Law of Reflection:
The angle of incidence is _________ the angle of reflection

• bigger than
• the same as
• smaller than

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If light strikes a mirror at a 50⁰ angle, what angle will it come off of the mirror?

• 50⁰
• 70⁰
• 45⁰
• 30⁰

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Which type of wave does light travel in?

• Ocean wave

• Compression wave

• Transverse waves

• Radio wave

In the diagram, which letter represents the angle of incidence?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Which color travels the quickest and has the shortest wavelength?

• Red
• Violet

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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When two waves combine to form a new wave with a larger amplitude, it is called 

• Diffraction
• Destructive Interference
• Resonance
• Constructive Interference

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