Introduction to Waves: Comprehensive Physics Assessment

Which wave type has particles moving perpendicular to wave travel?

• Longitudinal waves
• Transverse waves
• Gravitational waves
• Electromagnetic waves

What property of a wave indicates its energy level?

• Wavelength
• Frequency
• Amplitude
• Time period

The Doppler Effect describes how wave frequency changes when:

• Wave source is stationary
• Observer is stationary
• Wave source moves relative to an observer
• Wave amplitude increases

Which electromagnetic wave has the shortest wavelength?

• Radio waves
• X-rays
• Visible light
• Gamma rays

Sound waves are classified as:

• Transverse waves
• Longitudinal waves
• Electromagnetic waves
• Quantum waves

Frequency is measured in:

• Meters
• Seconds
• Hertz
• Newtons

Which electromagnetic wave is used in satellite communications?

• X-rays
• Microwaves
• Gamma rays
• Infrared radiation

The human audible frequency range is approximately:

• 1 Hz to 10 Hz
• 10 Hz to 100 Hz
• 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
• 50 Hz to 50,000 Hz

What determines the pitch of a sound wave?

• Amplitude
• Wavelength
• Frequency
• Speed

Law of Reflection states that the angle of:

• Refraction equals wave speed
• Incidence equals angle of reflection
• Wavelength determines reflection
• Amplitude controls reflection