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Waves NCFE Review

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How do radio waves and visible light waves differ?

a)

Radio waves have a shorter wavelength than visible light waves.

b)

Radio waves move faster than visible light waves.

c)

Radio waves have a lower frequency than visible light waves.

d)

Radio waves have more energy than visible light waves.

2.

The diagram represents a wave pattern. Which type of wave is represented?

a)

longitudinal

b)

transverse

c)

sound wave

d)

primary wave

3.

If the velocity of a sound wave remains constant and its frequency increases, which characteristic of the wave will decrease?

a)

amplitude

b)

wavelength

c)

energy

d)

speed

4.

How does the energy of ultraviolet radiation compare to the energy of microwaves?

a)

Ultraviolet radiation has less energy than microwaves, because ultraviolet radiation has a lower frequency.

b)

Ultraviolet radiation has more energy than microwaves, because ultraviolet radiation has a higher frequency.

c)

Microwaves have less energy than ultraviolet radiation, because microwaves have shorter wavelengths.

d)

Microwaves have more energy than ultraviolet radiation, because microwaves have longer wavelengths.

5.

A certain wave has compressions and rarefactions. How should this wave be classified?

a)

as a longitudinal wave

b)

as a surface wave

c)

as a transverse wave

d)

as an electromagnetic wave

6.

Which statement describes the wave interactions in sound navigation and ranging (SONAR)?

a)

Sound is transmitted through the water and diffracted by hard surfaces.

b)

Sound is transmitted through the water and reflected by hard surfaces.

c)

Sound is diffracted through the water and transmitted by hard surfaces.

d)

Sound is diffracted through the water and reflected by hard surfaces.

7.

A wave has a frequency of 4.0 Hz. If it is traveling at a velocity of 20 m/s, what is the wavelength of the wave?

a)

80 m

b)

16 m

c)

5.0 m`

d)

0.2 m

8.

If a wave has a frequency of 0.4 Hz and a wavelength of 15 m, what is its velocity?

a)

0.2 m/s

b)

6.0 m/s

c)

38 m/s

d)

60 m/s

9.

Which is the lowest point of a transverse wave?

a)

amplitude

b)

crest

c)

period

d)

trough

10.

A sound wave has a frequency of 247 Hz and a wavelength of 1.4 m. What is the speed of the sound wave in air?

a)

176.4 m/s

b)

245.6 m/s

c)

248.4 m/s

d)

345.8 m/s

11.

Which is true of infrared waves?

a)

They have shorter wavelengths than X-rays

b)

They give off more energy than gamma rays

c)

They have longer wavelengths than ultraviolet waves

d)

They have higher frequencies than visible light waves