PS4.A Quiz

What type of wave is a sound wave?

• Transverse wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Surface wave

• Electromagnetic wave

Which of the following is the formula for wave speed?

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If a wave has a frequency of 10 Hz and a wavelength of 2 meters, what is its speed?

• 5 m/s

• 10 m/s

• 20 m/s

• 30 m/s

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in a wave?

• They are directly proportional.

• They are inversely proportional.

• They are unrelated.

• They are equal.

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Which of the following best describes amplitude?

• The distance between two consecutive crests.

• The height of the wave from the rest position.

• The number of waves passing a point per second.

• The speed at which the wave travels.

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How does increasing the amplitude of a wave affect its energy?

• It decreases the energy.

• It has no effect on the energy.

• It increases the energy.

• It doubles the energy.

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What happens to a wave when it is reflected?

• It changes its speed.

• It changes its direction.

• It changes its frequency.

• It changes its wavelength.

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Which of the following is an example of refraction?

• A wave bouncing off a wall.

• A wave passing through a narrow opening.

• A wave changing direction as it enters a new medium.

• A wave spreading out after passing through a gap.

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Calculate the wavelength of a wave with a speed of 300 m/s and a frequency of 60 Hz.

• 5 m

• 10 m

• 15 m

• 20 m

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Which type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

• Electromagnetic wave

• Transverse wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Surface wave