Waves Practice CSA

Which of the following types of electromagnetic radiation has the highest frequency?

What happens to the frequency of a wave as its wavelength increases?

In the electromagnetic spectrum, which type of radiation is directly above visible light in terms of frequency?

The amplitude of a sound wave corresponds to the volume of the sound. The greater the amplitude, the louder the sound. Based on this information, which two waves have the loudest sound?

Many devices use the electromagnetic spectrum, including radios, cell phones, and medical equipment. When designing a device using the electromagnetic spectrum, which type of waves will provide the device with the MOST energy?

A scientist is designing a device that will mimic Earth's atmosphere by blocking high-energy waves from the Sun. Pick three high-energy waves that the device should be able to block.

Mac and Suzanne cut holes in the bottom of two cups and connect them with a string. When Mac whispers into one cup, Suzanne can hear him through the other. What is the best reason to explain why this happens?

Which of the following is true of frequency and volume?

Which of the following explains a general rule for how the densities of different liquids affect the speed of sound waves?

Which of the following devices would NOT use waves found in the electromagnetic spectrum?