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Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 12mins
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Class
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1.
Measuring from one point on a wave to another, such as from crest to crest or trough to trough is called
a)
amplitude
b)
wavelength
c)
crest
d)
trough
2.
The distance from the equilibrium to the crest or trough of the wave is called
a)
amplitude
b)
wavelength
c)
crest
d)
trough
3.
We need _________in order to see.
a)
shadows
b)
trees
c)
mirrors
d)
light
4.
The sun and other light sources give off rays of light that travel in a _______path.
a)
curved
b)
wavelike
c)
straight
d)
circular
5.
We can see an object because after the light hits the object it is _________ back to our eyes.
a)
reflected
b)
waved
c)
absorbed
6.
_____________ is contained within a beam of white light.
a)
All color
b)
No color
7.
A plane mirror has a _______ reflective surface.
a)
curved
b)
wavy
c)
flat
8.
An object will appear _________ distance behind the mirror as it is from the mirror.
a)
half the
b)
the same
c)
twice the
9.
The highest point the wave reaches is called the
a)
crest
b)
trough
c)
wave
d)
amplitude
10.
The lowest point the wave reaches is called the
a)
crest
b)
trough
c)
wave
d)
amplitude
11.
Light can be
a)
absorbed
b)
reflected
c)
bent
d)
all of the above
12.
Regular patterns of motion that are caused by a disturbance are called_______.
a)
crests
b)
troughs
c)
waves
d)
amplitude
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