Formative 9B-D: Amplitude, Wave Comparisons, & Disruptions

Which best describes the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

• As frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

• As frequency increases, wavelength increases.

• As frequency decreases, wavelength remains the same.

• As wavelength decreases, frequency remains the same.

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GA.SPS9.a.

Which wave phenomenon is best demonstrated in the diagram below?

• diffraction

• interference

• refraction

• reflection

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GA.SPS9.c.

Waves in a large body of water encounter a barrier with a small opening. The change in shape of the waves is shown in the diagram below. Which phenomenon is represented by the diagram?

• refraction

• reflection

• diffraction

• interference

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GA.SPS9.c.

Two waves are shown in the picture below. Which statement correctly describes the waves in the picture?

• Wave 1 and Wave 2 have the same frequency, but Wave 1 has more energy because it has a lower amplitude.

• Wave 1 and Wave 2 have the same amplitude, but Wave 1 has more energy because it has a greater frequency.

• Wave 1 and Wave 2 have the same frequency, but Wave 2 has more energy because it has a greater amplitude.

• Wave 1 and Wave 2 have the same amplitude, but Wave 2 has more energy because it has a greater frequency.

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GA.SPS9.a.

What would happen to the frequency and energy of a wave if you increased the wavelength?

• The frequency and energy would decrease.

• The frequency and energy would increase.

• The frequency would increase, while the energy would decrease.

• The frequency would decrease, while the energy would increase.

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GA.SPS9.a.

Which type of wave interaction is best demonstrated in the picture below?

• reflection

• refraction

• interference

• diffraction

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GA.SPS9.c.

The diagram shows a wave moving from one medium to a different medium. Which wave phenomenon is represented in the diagram?

• refraction

• diffraction

• reflection

• interference

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GA.SPS9.c.

If a wave is traveling at a certain speed and the frequency is increased, what will happen to its wavelength?

• The wavelength will increase.

• The wavelength will produce a standing wave.

• The wavelength will remain the same.

• The wavelength will decrease.

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GA.SPS9.a.

If the energy in a mechanical wave increases or decreases, what is also going to increase or decrease?

• wavelength

• amplitude

• frequency

• refraction

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GA.SPS9.a.

Which type of wave can travel through a vacuum?

• sounds waves

• mechanical waves

• water waves

• electromagnetic waves

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GA.SPS9.b.