Topic 5- Waves and Electromagnetic Radiaton

Which of the following materials would allow light to pass through but not clearly enough to see objects on the other side?

• Transparent

• Translucent

• Opaque

• Reflective

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What type of wave is a sound wave, which requires a medium to travel through?

• Electromagnetic wave

• Transverse wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Standing wave

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Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum has the shortest wavelength?

• Radiowaves

• Microwaves

• X-rays

• Gamma rays

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What is the term for the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another?

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Diffraction

• Absorption

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Which of the following describes a wave that moves perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel?

• Longitudinal wave

• Transverse wave

• Mechanical wave

• Standing wave

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What is the focal point in a concave mirror?

• The point where parallel light rays converge

• The point where light rays diverge

• The point where light rays are absorbed

• The point where light rays are reflected

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Which of the following terms describes the phenomenon where two waves meet and combine to form a new wave?

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Interference

• Diffraction

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What is the unit of measurement for the intensity of sound?

• Hertz

• Decibel

• Watt

• Joule

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Which type of electromagnetic radiation is primarily used in remote controls?

• Ultraviolet rays

• Infrared rays

• X-rays

• Gamma rays

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What is the effect called when the frequency of a wave changes due to the motion of the source or observer?

• Resonance

• Doppler effect

• Diffraction

• Absorption

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