Waves Test

A brick wall does not let light pass through it. A brick wall would be considered ___________________.

• Translucent
• Opaque
• Transparent
• Clear

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A wave in which the disturbance is perpendicular to the direction the wave travels is called a(n) __________.

• Mechanical wave
• Transverse wave
• Electromagnetic wave
• Longitudinal wave

What do you measure frequency in?

• Inches
• Wavelengths
• Hertz
• Magpiongs

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A wave that travels through empty space or through matter is called a(n) __________.

• Mechanical wave
• Transverse wave
• Electromagnetic wave
• Longitudinal wave

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A transparent object lets ___________ light through it.

• No
• All
• Some

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A wave that travels only through matter is called a __________.

• Mechanical wave
• Transverse wave
• Electromagnetic wave
• Longitudinal wave

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The longer the wavelength, the _________ the frequency.

• Lower
• Louder
• Higher

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Which has a higher frequency, X-Rays or Microwaves?

• X-Rays
• Microwaves

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Which has a longer wavelength, UV rays or Infrared waves?

• UV rays
• Infrared waves

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Which has a shorter wavelength, Visible light or Radio waves?

• Visible light
• Radio waves

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