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WorksheetsUnit 13 - Mechanical Waves Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Use the picture to answer the following question:
What wave part is labeled as #1?
transverse
crest
trough
wavelength
amplitude
Use the picture to answer the following question:
What wave part is labeled as #2?
transverse
crest
trough
wavelength
amplitude
Use the picture to answer the following question:
What wave part is labeled as #3?
transverse
crest
trough
wavelength
amplitude
Use the picture to answer the following question:
What wave part is labeled as #4?
transverse
crest
trough
wavelength
amplitude
Use the picture to answer the following question:
What type of wave is shown in this diagram?
transverse
longitudinal
electromagnetic
wavelength
amplitude
Use the picture to answer the following question:
What type of wave is shown in this diagram?
transverse
longitudinal
electromagnetic
wavelength
amplitude
Use the picture to answer the following question:
What wave part is labeled as #1?
longitudinal
wavelength
compression
rarefaction
amplitude
Use the picture to answer the following question:
What wave part is labeled as #2?
longitudinal
wavelength
compression
rarefaction
amplitude
Use the picture to answer the following question:
What wave part is labeled as #3?
longitudinal
wavelength
compression
rarefaction
amplitude
What kind of mathematical relationship exists between frequency and period?
direct
inverse
exponential
no relationship
What kind of mathematical relationship exists between amplitude and wave energy?
direct
inverse
exponential
no relationship
What kind of mathematical relationship exists between amplitude and frequency?
direct
inverse
exponential
no relationship
What is one of the MOST IMPORTANT factors when it comes to changing wave speed?
medium
frequency
wavelength
amplitude
What kind of wave requires a medium to travel?
electromagnetic wave
mechanical wave
What kind of wave does not require a medium to travel?
electromagnetic wave
mechanical wave
What type of mechanical wave is sound classified as?
transverse wave
longitudinal wave
surface wave
electromagnetic wave
What kind of mechanical wave has a medium that moves perpendicular to the direction of wave movement?
transverse
longitudinal
surface
What kind of mechanical wave has a medium that moves parallel to the direction of wave movement?
transverse
longitudinal
surface
What kind of mechanical wave has a medium that moves circular (perpendicular + parallel) to the direction of wave movement?
transverse
longitudinal
surface
Wave behavior key phrase:
BOUNCES OFF
reflection
refraction
diffraction
interference
Wave behavior key phrase:
BENDS AROUND AN OBJECT/OPENING
reflection
refraction
diffraction
interference
Wave behavior key phrase:
BENDS BECAUSE OF A NEW MEDIUM
reflection
refraction
diffraction
interference
Wave behavior key phrase:
OVERLAPPING OF WAVES
reflection
refraction
diffraction
interference
Which type of wave behavior involves a change in medium?
reflection
refraction
diffraction
interference
Which type of wave behavior involves wave direction change & possible inversion?
reflection
refraction
diffraction
interference
Which two properties DO NOT CHANGE when a wave is reflected?
(PICK TWO)
direction
speed
frequency
orientation
Which two properties change because a wave enters a new medium?
(PICK TWO)
speed
wavelength
particle size
type of wave
amplitude
VOCAB: the length of time required for one complete wavelength to pass
period
frequency
amplitude
velocity
VOCAB: the number of waves produced in a given time
period
frequency
amplitude
velocity
How is amplitude of a wave measured?
from crest to trough
from crest to crest
from crest to midpoint
from trough to trough
What is the correct SI unit for wavelength?
meters
seconds
hertz
meters per second
What is the correct SI unit for velocity?
meters
seconds
hertz
meters per second
What is the correct SI unit for frequency?
meters
seconds
hertz
meters per second
What is the correct SI unit for period?
meters
seconds
hertz
meters per second
Identify the correct NAME and SYMBOL for wavelength.
(PICK TWO)
lambda
delta
λ
Δ
You are standing on the beach at the ocean, and you notice it takes 20 seconds for 5 waves to crash on shore.
What is the time it takes for 1 wave to crash on shore?
20 seconds
5 seconds
4 seconds
1 second
You are standing on the beach at the ocean, and you notice it takes 20 seconds for 5 waves to crash on shore.
If it takes 4 seconds for each wave to crash, what is the period?
20 seconds
5 seconds
4 seconds
1 second
What are TWO factors that affect how much diffraction is experienced by a wave?
(PICK TWO)
type of medium
wavelength
opening size
velocity
amplitude
What could you do if you forget which units to use during a math problem?
Take a good guess and hope it's right
Stare off into space & hope it magically appears
Use my equation sheet
Stare at my test until I give up completely
What should you do if you have a question about the study guide or a concept talked about in class?
I should wait until passing period right before the test to ask.
I should wait until the teacher is passing the test out to ask.
I should wait until after I've turned in the test to ask.
I should ask the day before, or send an email if it is after school.
