Waves Test Review

In the figure shown, if angle i increases slightly, angle r will _____.

• decrease

• disappear

• increase

• remain the same

If the distance between the crest and trough of a wave is 1.2 m, the wave’s amplitude is _____.

• 0.6m

• 1.2m

• 2.4m

• 4.8m

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Based on the figure shown, sound waves travel most slowly through which of the following?

• air

• glass

• rubber

• water

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What conclusion can you draw from the information shown in this figure?

• Sound intensity is greater in water than in air.

• Sound waves can move more quickly through liquids than through solids.

• The frequency of sound increases with wave speed.

• The speed of sound varies with the material in which the waves travel.

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In the figure shown, the directional change of the light waves occurs because _____.

• light waves travel faster through air than water

• light waves travel faster through water than air

• the angle of reflection of waves always equals the angle of incidence

• waves carrying less energy produce light with lower intensity

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In the figure shown, the light waves change direction as a result of _____.

• diffraction

• reflection

• refraction

• reverberation

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Which of the following correctly states the equation for calculating wave speed?

• wave speed = frequency / wave length

• wave speed = wave length / frequency

• wave speed = wave length + frequency

• wave speed = wave length x frequency

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In the figure shown, point B is called a _____.

• amplitude

• crest

• rarefaction

• trough

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In the figure shown, point A is called a _____.

• amplitude

• crest

• rarefaction

• trough

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This figure shows a _____.

• longitudinal wave

• compressional wave

• electromagnetic spectrum

• transverse wave

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