Waves Unit Review

A wavelength is measured from...

• crest to trough

• by the frequency

• crest to crest

• by the amplitude

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This is the only range of light wavelengths that your eyes can see.

• visible light

• microwaves

• x-rays

• gamma rays

Why do you see lightning from a distant storm before you hear the thunder?

• Thunder is produced after the lightning.

• Sound travels faster than light.

• Light travels faster than sound.

• Your eyes react faster than your ears.

A high energy wave has a...

• low wavelength

• low amplitude

• high amplitude

• gamma rays

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In general, what type of material does sound travel the fastest through?

• solids

• liquids

• gasses

• plasma

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In this picture of longitudinal waves, compression means...

• Air molecules are far apart.

• Air molecules are pressed together.

• Air molecules are moving quickly.

• Air molecules are moving slowly.

What color best absorbs sunlight and makes you feel warm?

• Blue

• White

• Black

• Green

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What causes an object to appear red?

• The object reflects all colors except red

• Reflects only the color red

• The object absorbs all colors except red

• Absorbs only red

Which rope has the greatest amplitude?

• Neither

• Rope 1

• Rope 2

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As you look from left to right (radio waves to gamma waves), what happens to wavelength?

• Wavelength decreases

• Wavelength increases

• Wavelength is not affected

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