Science 10 Quiz

What form of wave, with features such as variable wavelengths and frequencies, is responsible for the passage of energy across a vacuum?

• Electromagnetic wave

• Seismic wave

• sound wave

• Water wave

Which type of wave requires a medium for propagation, such as air, water, or solid objects?

• Electromagnetic wave

• Light wave

• Mechanical wave

• Radiowave

In a wave, which property is responsible for determining the energy and intensity of the wave?

• amplitude

• frequency

• velocity

• wavelength

When the frequency lowers, how does the wavelength change?

• Decreases

• Increases

• it fluctuates randomly

• remains constant

Which type of electromagnetic waves are commonly used for remote controls, night vision devices, and communication in devices like smartphones?

• microwave

• infrared wave

• gamma rays

• light waves

What unit is used to measure the frequency of a wave?

• Hertz

• Watt

• Pascal

• Newton

What constants speed does light typical travel?

• 150, 000 km/s

• 200,000 km/s

• 250,000 km/s

• 300,000 km/s

How does the speed of electromagnetic waves change when they interact with matter?

• Reverse their direction

• Undergo acceleration

• Maintain a constant velocity

• Experience a reduction in speed

  
  

Which type of electromagnetic waves is highly energetic and has the shortest wavelength?

• Radio waves

• Infrared waves

• Gamma rays

• Microwaves

Which type of electromagnetic waves is often employed in medical imaging for visualizing the internal structures of the human body?

• Radio waves

• X-rays

• Ultraviolet waves

• Microwaves