Transverse Waves Test Review

Which of the following describes a wave before a disturbance takes place?

• Rest spot

• Rest position

• Rest space

• Rest location

Which of the following occurs as the frequency of a wave decreases?

• The wavelength increases

• The wavelength decreases

• The Wavelength increases and then decreases

• The wavelength remains the same

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What is the term that is used to describe the material through which a wave travels?

• Substance

• Matter

• Medium

• Properties

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

• Watts

• Joules

• Newtons

• Hertz

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What does the electromagnetic spectrum show?

• The entire range of colors

• The entire range of electromagnetic waves

• The different types of photons

• The speed of waves

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In physics, what is a wave?

• A movement of matter

• A disturbance that carries energy

• The process of electrons being transferred

• Large fluctuations in force

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How do the wavelengths and frequencies of radio waves differ from infrared waves?

• Radio waves have longer wavelengths and higher frequencies than infrared waves

• Radio waves have shorter wavelengths and lower frequencies than infrared waves

• Radio waves have shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies than infrared waves

• Radio waves have longer wavelengths and lower frequencies than infrared waves

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What is the distance between two corresponding parts of a wave called?

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Speed

How fast do electromagnetic waves travel?

• The speed of light

• The speed of sound

• Approximately 1,000 km per hour

• Approximately 100,000 miles per hour

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of electromagnetic waves?

• They are able to travel through empty space

• They all travel at different speeds

• They require a medium such as a solid, liquid, or gas to travel through

• They have a variety of important uses for humans

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