Waves plus 11 review

The two waves are traveling at the same speed. Which statement best describes the difference between the waves?

• Wave A has a higher frequency than wave B.

• Wave A has a lower frequency than wave B.

• Wave A has a higher amplitude than wave B.

• Wave A has a lower amplitude than wave B.

Which numbered part of the diagram represents the wavelength?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which numbered part of the diagram represents the amplitude?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the name given to formula P₄0₁₀?

• Phosphorus oxide

• Tetraphosphorus decoxide

• Phosphorus decoxide

• Tetraphosphorus oxide

A wave has a frequency of 4.0 Hz. If it is traveling at a velocity of 20 m/s, what is the wavelength of the wave?

• 80 m

• 16 m

• 5.0 m

• 0.2 m

A certain wave has compression and rarefactions. How should this wave be classified?

• Longitudinal wave

• Surface wave

• Transverse wave

• Electromagnetic wave

Which of the following values would represent the pH of an acid?

• 10

• 7

• 9

• 6

Which has the longest wavelength?

• Red light

• Green light

• Violet light

• Yellow light

Which of the following best describes the relationship between frequency and wavelength of electromagnetic waves?

• If the frequency remains constant, the wavelength increases.

• The wavelength decreases as the frequency decreases.

• The frequency increases as the wavelength decreases.

• If the wavelength remains constant, the frequency increases.

If a wave has a frequency of 0.4 Hz and a wavelength of 15 m, what is its velocity?

• 0.2 m/s

• 6.0 m/s

• 38 m/s

• 60 m/s