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Total questions: 88
Worksheet time: 2hrs 58mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which type of wave has the shortest wavelength?
a)
radio
b)
gamma
c)
ultraviolet
d)
microwave
2.
What type of wave has the greatest wavelength?
a)
radio
b)
x-ray
c)
infrared
d)
gamma
3.
Which of the following electromagnetic waves has a shorter wavelength than visible light waves?
a)
radar
b)
infrared
c)
ultraviolet
d)
microwave
4.
Which color would have the shortest wavelength?
a)
red
b)
yellow
c)
green
d)
blue
5.
Through which of the following does sound travel at the greatest speed?
a)
air
b)
steel
c)
water
d)
a vacuum
6.
A light wave emitted from a bulb.
A radio wave picked up by your car stereo.
An ocean wave carrying a surfer to the beach.
An earthquake (wave) leveling homes on the west coast.
All of the above have what in common?
A radio wave picked up by your car stereo.
An ocean wave carrying a surfer to the beach.
An earthquake (wave) leveling homes on the west coast.
All of the above have what in common?
a)
They all transfer energy.
b)
They all have equal wavelength.
c)
They all travel at the same speed.
d)
They all need a medium to travel through.
7.
Assuming all graphs are to the same scale, which of the electromagnetic waves has the GREATEST energy?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
8.
In the image the distance between each water wave peak represents the wavelength. A representation of a water wave with higher energy would have
a)
a shorter distance between the peaks.
b)
a longer distance between the peaks.
c)
higher peaks
d)
lower peaks
9.
When a bear sees a fish in the water, it uses practical experience with refraction to know exactly where the fish is actually located. The image of the fish appears in a different location because the light rays forming this image
a)
are bent due to the difference in speed between the water and air
b)
are bent due to the different direction the fish is swimming.
c)
are bent due to the dissolved particulates in the water.
d)
are bent due to the time of day.
10.
The diagram illustrates a common wave phenomena that occurs with water waves as well as when light and sound waves go through small openings. This is called
a)
reflection
b)
refraction
c)
diffraction
d)
interference
11.
In many old western movies, cowboys would put their ears on railroad tracks (made of iron) to listen for an oncoming train. This method gave the cowboy advance warning of the train because the sound of the train rumbling on the track carried much faster than the sound of the engine or horn through the air. This increase in the speed of sound through the rail is primarily due to what property of the train track?
a)
temperature
b)
conductivity of electricity
c)
density of the particles
d)
unique shape
12.
Which of these do ALL waves transfer?
a)
particles
b)
mass
c)
energy
d)
volume
13.
Which of these is an example of the diffraction of a sound wave?
a)
hearing an echo after yelling into an empty house
b)
seeing someone speak through binoculars before you hear them
c)
hearing a teacher talking in the hall while the door is closed through the gap in the bottom
d)
noise canceling headphones that combine sound waves to reduce the amplitude of incoming sound waves
14.
The lenses in glasses, cameras, and telescopes all take the light from an object and change its speed to create a new image. This change in speed causes the light to ____________, and is called ________________.
a)
bend, refraction
b)
change frequency, interference
c)
change color, diffraction
d)
dim, reflection
15.
In a recent study, scientists had a need to create wires to transmit sound across long distances. To improve results, the sound must be transmitted as quickly as possible. Based on the information about the different elements in the table, what would be the BEST material to construct the wire?
a)
Tin
b)
Nickel
c)
Aluminum
d)
Zinc
16.
Voices, musical instruments and other sounds do not travel quickly across wide open spaces like football and soccer fields. This is primarily due to
a)
the inability of sound to be transmitted through a vacuum.
b)
the high speed of the molecules of air.
c)
the low density of air.
d)
the humidity of outside air.
17.
Sound waves from the engine of the plane are transmitted to the stationary observer on the ground. If the plane accelerates constantly from point A to point D and the engine produces a constant sound during this trip, at which point will the observer hear the highest frequency sound wave?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
18.
The Doppler Effect
a)
can only be heard when a listener is in motion.
b)
can only be heard by people with sensitive hearing.
c)
can only be heard if a sound source or an observer is in motion.
d)
can only be heard if a person is in physical contact with a moving body.
19.
When you speak, air is compressed and expanded in your voice box to create a sound wave. These sound waves
a)
travel at the speed of light.
b)
could travel in the vacuum of outer space.
c)
have a volume directly proportional to their wavelength.
d)
need air, or another medium, to be transmitted to another person.
20.
Which of the following devices relies on electromagnetic radiation in the radio wave region of the spectrum for operation?
a)
sun tanning lamp
b)
electric light bulb
c)
cellular telephone
d)
electric toaster
21.
What kind of wave does NOT require a medium for its propagation?
a)
a mechanical transverse wave
b)
an electromagnetic mechanical wave
c)
an electromagnetic transverse wave
d)
a mechanical longitudinal wave
22.
Which statement most accurately describes a characteristic of a transverse wave?
a)
The direction of the back and forth motion of the particles is perpendicular to the direction in which the wave is moving.
b)
The point of minimum displacement of the particles in the medium from the equilibrium position is called a crest or trough.
c)
The direction of the back and forth motion of the particles is parallel to the direction in which the wave is moving.
d)
The high pressure area is called a compression, and the lower pressure area is called a rarefaction.
23.
Which statement most accurately describes wave interference in sound waves?
a)
Constructive interference makes sounds quieter.
b)
Destructive interference makes sound louder.
c)
Destructive interference of sound waves stops the propagation of the wave.
d)
Transverse waves reinforce the sound through constructive interference and will make the sound louder.
24.
A wave is propagating energy from left to right. The particles of the medium are moving back and forth from left to right. What is this type of wave.
a)
surface wave
b)
longitudinal
c)
transverse
d)
electromagnetic
25.
Select a statement that most accurately describes the following situation: an observer hears a higher pitch than the source is producing; therefore,
a)
the source is moving toward the observer
b)
the source is stationary
c)
the source is moving away from the observer
d)
the source is rotating
26.
Select a statement that most accurately describes wavelength and frequency characteristics for the following situation: an observer hears a pitch that is lower than what the source is producing, and then
a)
the observer hears a higher frequency and a longer wavelength
b)
the observer hears a higher frequency and a shorter wavelength
c)
the observer hears a lower frequency and a longer wavelength
d)
the observer hears a lower frequency and a shorter wavelength
27.
In which medium would a sound wave travel the fastest?
a)
air
b)
vacuum
c)
water
d)
steel
28.
Which of the following do waves carry?
a)
matter
b)
energy
c)
matter and energy
d)
the medium
29.
When a compressional wave travels through a medium, which way does matter in the medium move?
a)
backwards
b)
forwards
c)
perpendicular to the rest position
d)
along the same direction the wave travels
30.
What is the highest point of a transverse wave called?
a)
crest
b)
compression
c)
wavelength
d)
trough
31.
If the frequency of the waves produced by a vibrating object increases, how does the wavelength of the waves produced change?
a)
It stays the same.
b)
It decreases.
c)
It vibrates.
d)
It increasing.
32.
If the amplitude of a wave changes, which of the following changes?
a)
wave energy
b)
frequency
c)
wave speed
d)
refraction
33.
Which term describes the bending of a wave around an object?
a)
resonance
b)
interference
c)
diffraction
d)
reflection
34.
What is equal to the angle of reflection?
a)
refraction angle
b)
normal angle
c)
bouncing angle
d)
angle of incidence
35.
What is the number of waves that pass a point in a certain time called?
a)
wavelength
b)
wave amplitude
c)
wave intensity
d)
wave frequency
36.
What is the bending of a wave as it enters a new material called?
a)
refraction
b)
diffraction
c)
reflection
d)
interference
37.
Through which of the following can sound waves not travel?
a)
water
b)
wood
c)
outer space
d)
air
38.
Which of the following occurs when a sound source moves away from you?
a)
The sound's velocity decreases.
b)
The sound's loudness increases.
c)
The sound's frequency decreases.
d)
The sound's frequency increases.
39.
Which type of electromagnetic wave is the most energetic?
a)
gamma rays
b)
ultraviolet waves
c)
infrared waves
d)
micorwaves
40.
Which type of electromagnetic wave enables skin cells to produce vitamin D?
a)
visible light
b)
ultraviolet waves
c)
infrared ways
d)
x-rays
41.
Which of the following describes x-rays?
a)
short wavelength, high frequency
b)
short wavelength, low frequency
c)
long wavelength, high frequency
d)
long wavelength, low frequency
42.
Which type of electromagnetic wave has wavelengths slightly longer than humans can see?
a)
x-rays
b)
ultraviolet
c)
infrared waves
d)
gamma rays
43.
Which of the following produces electromagnetic waves?
a)
vibrating charge
b)
direct current
c)
static charge
d)
Constant magnetic charge
44.
If you arranged the list of electromagnetic waves in order from shortest to longest wavelength, which would be the first on the list?
a)
radio waves
b)
x-rays
c)
gamma rays
d)
visible light
45.
The warmth you feel when you stand in front of a fire is thermal energy transmitted to you by what type of electromagnetic waves?
a)
x-rays
b)
microwaves
c)
ultraviolet waves
d)
infrared waves
46.
What happens when light traveling at an angle passes from one material into another?
a)
The light is reflected.
b)
The light is refracted.
c)
The lights always speeds up.
d)
The light changes color.
47.
What kind of wave can travel through space?
a)
electromagnetic waves
b)
compressional waves
c)
transverse waves
d)
longitudinal waves
48.
A wave carries...?
a)
energy only
b)
matter only
c)
the matter carries the energy
d)
neither
49.
In a longitudinal wave, the particles move...?
a)
back and forth
b)
up and down
c)
vertically
d)
in the direction of the hertz
50.
The action of a wave bouncing off a surface is called __________________.
a)
rarefaction
b)
refraction
c)
reflection
d)
diffraction
51.
Amplitude reflects the amount of ____________________ in a wave.
a)
energy
b)
compression
c)
rarefaction
d)
speed
52.
Which wave has a greater frequency?
a)
A
b)
B
53.
_______ carry the greatest amount of energy.
a)
x-rays
b)
gamma rays
c)
infrared rays
d)
visible light
54.
How much of the electromagnetic spectrum is visible?
a)
All of it
b)
None of it
c)
Most of it
d)
Only a small part
55.
Sound will travel slowest through which of the following forms of matter?
a)
milk
b)
desk
c)
air
d)
door
56.
Sound travels FASTEST through which of these materials?
a)
Air
b)
Empty space
c)
Metal
d)
Water
57.
This is what you get when sound waves are reflected, or bounce back, off of a hard surface.
a)
Amplitude
b)
Pitch
c)
Volume
d)
Echo
58.
Why is sound able to travel faster through a solid than a gas?
a)
Gas molecules are packed tightly.
b)
Sound does not travel faster through a solid than a gas.
c)
Solid molecules are packed tightly.
d)
Gas molecules move slowly.
59.
What is another name for longitudinal wave?
a)
Longest
b)
Compressional
c)
Short
d)
Back and Forth
60.
To bend around an obstacle
a)
diffract
b)
reflect
c)
refract
61.
The EM spectrum increases from left to right in________________.
a)
Wavelength
b)
Frequency
c)
Amplitude
d)
Height
62.
______waves can help sterilize medical equipment by killing bacteria.
a)
Infrared
b)
Visible
c)
Gamma
d)
Ultraviolet
63.
Cancer can be treated with_______________waves.
a)
Penicillin
b)
Radio
c)
Infrared
d)
Gamma
64.
EM waves________________travel through space.
a)
Never
b)
Cannot
c)
Can
d)
Wish they could
65.
The blue section of the wave is measuring _________________.
a)
wavelength
b)
crest
c)
trough
d)
amplitude
66.
The orange line is measuring the _________________________.
a)
wavelength
b)
amplitude
c)
crest
d)
trough
67.
_____________________light is the only type of EM wave detected by the human eye.
a)
Red
b)
Gamma
c)
Microwave
d)
Visible
68.
The acronym (letters) used to remember visible light is____________
a)
KTPERRY
b)
ROYGBIV
c)
DOGPOUND
d)
ROMERO
69.
_____ have the longest wavelengths and lowest frequencies of all electromagnetic waves.
a)
microwaves
b)
radio waves
c)
gamma rays
d)
ultraviolet
70.
The shortest wavelength in visible light is______.
a)
violet
b)
red
c)
blue
d)
yellow
71.
Which of the following electromagnetic waves is given off as heat?
a)
Radio Waves
b)
Infrared Rays
c)
Visible Light
d)
Gamma Rays
72.
which of the following does NOT belong in the electromagnetic spectrum:
a)
X-ray
b)
sound wave
c)
ultra violet rays
d)
microwaves
73.
Which waves are the type that can give us suntans and sunburns?
a)
Infrared radiation
b)
Ultraviolet radiation
c)
Radio waves
d)
X-rays
74.
In visible light, which color has the longest wavelength?
a)
Red
b)
Violet
c)
Yellow
d)
Green
75.
Why would a wave change direction?
a)
Because it kept traveling through the same medium
b)
Because it went from one medium to another
c)
the amplitude was too large
d)
the frequency was too small
76.
What is the name of a material in which waves, like sound waves, seismic waves, and waves in a slinky
a)
Vacuum
b)
Medium
c)
Mechanical
d)
Space
77.
What does it mean to refract?
a)
bounce off
b)
to bend
c)
curve outward
d)
reflect
78.
Swimming pools and the ocean look shallower than they really are due to:
a)
reflection
b)
dispersion
c)
refraction
d)
total internal reflection
79.
According to the Law of reflection, a light ray striking a mirror
a)
continues moving through the mirror in the same direction
b)
moves into the mirror at a slightly different angle
c)
bounces off the mirror toward the direction it came from
d)
bounces off the mirror at the same angle it hits.
80.
The fact the two angles are the same is an example of....
a)
Refraction
b)
Angle of Incidence
c)
Law of reflection
d)
Magnification
81.
Refraction is the bending of waves caused by a change in their speed as they pass from one medium to another.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
82.
Why is sound able to travel faster through a solid than a gas?
a)
Gas molecules are packed tightly.
b)
Sound does not travel faster through a solid than a gas.
c)
Solid molecules are packed tightly.
d)
Gas molecules move slowly.
83.
A note is played on a guitar. Next, a lower note is played on the guitar. Which of these statements describes the lower note?
a)
Both notes vibrated at the same speed.
b)
The second note vibrated slower.
c)
The second note vibrates at a higher frequency.
d)
The second note vibrated faster.
84.
What is frequency?
a)
the number of vibrations per second
b)
how high or low a sound is
c)
the loudness or softness of a sound
d)
the back and forth movement of matter
85.
Long sound waves are...
a)
high pitched
b)
low pitched
c)
medium pitched
86.
Short sound waves are...
a)
high pitched
b)
low pitched
c)
medium pitched
87.
When the car moves AWAY from you, its horn seems...
a)
Low pitched
b)
High pitched
c)
Normal
88.
What best describes the doppler effect?
a)
An apparent change in frequency of a wave due to the relative motion between a wave source and an observer
b)
When sound changes pitch
c)
When light changes color
d)
An apparent change in the amplitude of a wave due to the relative motion between a wave source and an observer.
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