Waves, Light and Sound Quiz

Define a wave

• A disturbance that carries matter

• A rhythmic disturbance that carries energy

• A static disturbance

• A form of electromagnetic radiation

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Which of the following is a type of mechanical wave?

• Radio waves

• Sound waves

• Gamma rays

• Infrared waves

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Which characteristic distinguishes electromagnetic waves from mechanical waves?

• Electromagnetic waves require a medium

• Electromagnetic waves cannot travel through matter

• Electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum

• Electromagnetic waves have a higher frequency

What type of wave is created when energy moves through water?

• Longitudinal wave

• Transverse wave

• Electromagnetic wave

• Sound wave

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What is the term for the highest point of a wave?

• Trough

• Wavelength

• Crest

• Amplitude

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In a wave, what does the wavelength represent?

• The distance between two troughs

• The height of the wave from the rest position

• The number of waves that pass a point in one second

• The time it takes for one wave to pass a point

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Which of the following groups is NOT part of the electromagnetic spectrum?

• A) Radio waves

• B) Sound waves

• C) X-rays

• D) Ultraviolet rays

What is the speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum?

• A) 150,000 km/s

• B) 300,000 km/s

• C) 3,000 km/s

• D) 30,000 km/s

Which type of material allows most light to pass through it?

• A) Opaque

• B) Translucent

• C) Transparent

• D) Reflective

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According to the Law of Reflection, what is true about the angles?

• A) Angle of Incidence > Angle of Reflection

• B) Angle of Incidence < Angle of Reflection

• C) Angle of Incidence = Angle of Reflection

• D) Angle of Incidence + Angle of Reflection = 90 degrees

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