Unit 8.2 Quiz 5

The two waves below are traveling at the same speed. Which statement best describes the difference between the waves? 

• Wave A has a lower amplitude than Wave B.

• Wave A has a higher amplitude than Wave B.

• Wave A has a lower frequency than Wave B.

• Wave A has a higher frequency than Wave B.

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The image shows a homemade musical instrument. Each string will produce a different sound when plucked. Which statement below identifies the string that will most likely produce the sound with the highest pitch?

• String 1, because it is the shortest.

• String 2, because it is the thickest.

• String 3, because it is centered over the hole.

• String 4, because it is the longest.

The picture shows four different bells made of the same material. Which of the bells should have the lowest pitch?

• Bell 1

• Bell 2

• Bell 3

• Bell 4

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Consider the wave shown. What is distance Z a measure of?

• amplitude

• frequency

• wave speed

• wavelength

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The picture shows wave traces of sound waves on computer screens. Traces A and B represent two different sounds at the same scale. Which statement best describes the relationship of sound B to sound A?

• Sound B has a higher velocity.

• Sound B has a longer wavelength.

• Sound B has a higher frequency.

• Sound B has a higher amplitude.

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In the wave shown, between which two points should the amplitude be measured?

• points X and Z

• points V and X

• points W and Y

• points U and Z

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The diagram shows a wave with four numbered parts. Which part represents wavelength?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Ariel wants to buy the wind chime that will make a sound with the lowest pitch. Which wind chime should she buy?

• A

• B

• C

• D