Generation Genius Wave Properties

The diagram here represents four waves traveling to the right in the same transmitting medium. What is the wavelength of wave A?

• 0.25 m

• 0.50 m

• 0.75 m

• 1.00 m

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Which statement best describes the property of light waves illustrated in the diagram?

• some materials absorb light waves

• some materials reflect light waves

• light waves are refracted by some materials

• light waves are emitted by some materials

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The diagram shows two waves traveling in the same medium for the same length of time. The two waves have different

• frequencies

• amplitudes

• wavelengths

• velocity

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The diagram shows the relative wavelengths for several types of electromagnetic energy. Which type of electromagnetic energy has a shorter wavelength than ultraviolet waves?

• Visible light

• microwaves

• infrared light

• x rays

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The diagram shown represents several forms of electromagnetic energy. Which feature best distinguishes one form of electromagnetic energy from another?

• wavelength

• color

• surface temperature

• distance traveled

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Use the diagram provided and your knowledge of science to answer the following question: Four forms of electromagnetic energy are listed: (radio waves, x rays, infrared light, ultraviolet light) List these four forms of electromagnetic energy in order from the longest wavelength to the shortest wavelength.

• x rays, infrared, radio waves, ultraviolet-light,

• x rays, ultraviolet-light, infrared, radio waves

• radio waves, infrared, ultraviolet-light, x rays

• ultraviolet-light, infrared, x rays, radio waves

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The two longitudinal waves shown differ in

• amplitude

• wavelength

• frequency

• velocity

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What is the wavelength of the transverse wave shown in the diagram?

• 6.2 meters

• 1.0 meters

• -1.0 meters

• 9.5 meters

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What is the amplitude of the transverse wave shown in the diagram?

• 6.2 meters

• 1.0 meters

• 3.1 meters

• 9.5 meters

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The part of the wave indicated by the letter B is

• compression

• rarefaction

• refraction

• wavelength

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