A glass prism is able to bend light because

light is refracted as it enters a different medium

the prism creates destructive interference

energy is diffracted when it encounters an obstacle

the glass and the light’s wavelength create resonance

Visible light waves do not diffract as well as radio waves because ____________.

the wavelength of the light waves are too small

the speed of light waves is too slow

the energy of visible light is too high

the frequency of the light waves are too low

Gamma rays are dangerous because they

can break down molecules and cells

How is the amplitude of a longitudinal wave determined/measured? How is it measured in a transverse wave? What does the amplitude represent in both types of waves?

By the maximum displacement of particles from their rest position in both types; in longitudinal waves, it's the density of compressions/rarefactions, in transverse waves, it's the height of the crest or depth of the trough; amplitude represents the energy carried by the wave.

By the speed of the wave in both types; amplitude represents the wavelength.

By the frequency of the wave in both types; amplitude represents the period of the wave.

By the direction of wave propagation in both types; amplitude represents the velocity of the wave.

What causes a rainbow to form?

Reflection, refraction, and dispersion of light in water droplets

Condensation of water vapor in the air

Absorption of sunlight by clouds

Which of the following best represents the results of constructive and destructive interference?

Two waves combine to form a larger wave (constructive) and two waves cancel each other out (destructive).

Two waves pass through each other unchanged (constructive) and two waves reflect off each other (destructive).

Two waves slow down (constructive) and two waves speed up (destructive).

Two waves form a standing wave (constructive) and two waves disappear completely (destructive).

A radio station broadcasts at a frequency of 1,500,000 Hz. If the speed of light is 300,000,000 m/s, what is the wave’s period? What is its wavelength?

Period = 1 / frequency = 1 / 1,500,000 Hz ≈ 6.67 x 10^{-7} s; Wavelength = speed / frequency = 300,000,000 m/s / 1,500,000 Hz ≈ 200 m

Period = 1 / frequency = 1 / 1,500,000 Hz ≈ 6.67 x 10^{-6} s; Wavelength = speed / frequency = 300,000,000 m/s / 1,500,000 Hz ≈ 0.2 m

Period = 1 / frequency = 1 / 1,500,000 Hz ≈ 6.67 x 10^{-4} s; Wavelength = speed / frequency = 300,000,000 m/s / 1,500,000 Hz ≈ 20 m

Period = 1 / frequency = 1 / 1,500,000 Hz ≈ 6.67 x 10^{-7} s; Wavelength = speed / frequency = 300,000,000 m/s / 1,500,000 Hz ≈ 2 m

Which of the following correctly matches a real-world use with its corresponding type of wave in the electromagnetic spectrum?

Microwaves - Sterilizing medical equipment

Ultraviolet rays - Broadcasting radio signals

Bonus: Find the frequency and wavelength of the wave below, assuming it has a speed of 30 m/s. Show all work and circle your answers!!

Frequency: 5 Hz, Wavelength: 6 m

Frequency: 6 Hz, Wavelength: 5 m

Frequency: 3 Hz, Wavelength: 10 m

Frequency: 10 Hz, Wavelength: 3 m

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Refraction occurs when a wave changes its ________ as it passes through a different medium.

color

frequency

intensity

speed

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Houses with carpet are much quieter than houses with tile or hardwood floors because of sound wave

absorption

diffraction

reflection

refraction

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is an example of a compressional wave?

X-ray

gamma ray

sound wave

water wave

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Increasing the amplitude of a sound wave will make it

louder

have a higher pitch

travel faster

produce beats

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Ocean waves crash on the beach at a velocity of 3.5 m/s. If the distance between the crests of each wave is 4 m, find the frequency of the waves.

0.88 Hz

1.14 Hz

0.0088 Hz

14.0 Hz

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The picture to the right shows which wave behavior?

absorption

reflection

diffraction

refraction

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30 sec • 1 pt

An echo is an example of sound wave

absorption

reflection

diffraction

refraction

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Waves Test CP

Refraction occurs when a wave changes its ________ as it passes through a different medium.

Houses with carpet are much quieter than houses with tile or hardwood floors because of sound wave

Which is an example of a compressional wave?

Increasing the amplitude of a sound wave will make it

Ocean waves crash on the beach at a velocity of 3.5 m/s. If the distance between the crests of each wave is 4 m, find the frequency of the waves.

The picture to the right shows which wave behavior?

An echo is an example of sound wave

What is the velocity of a wave having a frequency of 25 Hz and a wavelength of 10 m?

A glass prism is able to bend light because

In 1 second, 4 crests of a wave pass a certain point. What is the wave’s frequency?

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