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WorksheetsTopic 3 Waves and Information
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 14mins
According to the graph, through which medium will a sound wave travel slowest?
iron
glass
oxygen
water
A sound wave moving through water will move _________________ than a sound wave traveling through helium.
faster
slower
A sound wave moving through glass will move ___________________ than a sound wave traveling through water.
faster
slower
Choose two conclusions that are supported by the data shown in the bar graph.
Sound waves travel at different speeds in different mediums.
Sound waves travel faster through air than through water.
Sound waves travel faster through water than through air.
Sound waves travel at the same speed in different mediums.
As the ___________ of a wave increases, the _____________ of a waves decreases.
amplitude; crest
frequency; wavelength
wavelength; crest
frequency; amplitude
Based on the evidence from the wave patterns, what will most likely happen if Tia moves the ruler up and down at a slower pace?
The amplitude will increase.
The wavelength will increase.
The frequency will increase.
The crests will increase.
How can the diagram be used to make a model?
The diagram can be used to make a model of waves reflecting in a straight line.
The diagram can be used to make a model of light being absorbed as it enters a mirror.
The diagram can be used to make a model of waves speeding up as they reflect off a shiny surface.
The diagram can be used to make a model of light bending in a straight line.
Choose two places where the bird could see its own reflection.
window
lawn
birdbath
feeder
nest
Tanner is creating a prism model. What two things should the model be able to do for it to function correctly as a prism?
change white light into waves
increase the frequency of light
refract white light
separate white light into colors
Which two statements are supported by evidence in the diagram?
Glasses can bend light so that light reaches the retina after it passes through the lens.
With myopia, light does not appear to pass through the lens and reach the retina.
With myopia, light is reflected off the retina.
Glasses can open the eye to let more light enter.
Which two devices receive and transmit digital signals?
prism
computer
cell phone
violin
The advantage of increasing the number of pixels per inch is that the image becomes ___________________.
more clear
more fuzzy
less colorful
The ________________ of a sound wave can be _________________ and sent long distances with radio waves.
pattern; converted to digital code
medium; hard to interpret
color; changed with lasers
speed; detected by the ear
Which statement best describes the impact that digital technology has had on communication?
Digital technology has increased the time and direction of communication.
Digital technology has increased the distance and speed of communication.
Digital technology has decreased the space and distance of communication.
Digital technology has decreased the distance and speed of communication.
