WorksheetsWaves- Physical Science
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 36mins
A sound wave is produced in a metal cylinder by striking one end. Which of the following occurs as the wave travels along the cylinder?
Its amplitude increases.
Its frequency increases.
It transfers matter.
It transfers energy.
A radio station transmits to a receiving antenna. The radio wave sent is a
Transverse Wave
Longitudinal Wave
Sound Wave
Compression Wave
A stretched spring attached to two fixed points is compressed on one end and released as shown in the image. The resulting wave travels back and forth between the two fixed ends of the spring until it comes to a stop. This mechanical wave is an example of a
Transverse Wave
Longitudinal Wave
Refracted Wave
Reflection
Astronauts on the Moon would not be able to hear a landslide because
the lunar dust deadens sounds.
intense sunlight destroys sound waves.
the magnetic field of the Moon is too weak to carry sound.
air molecules on the Moon are too far apart to carry sound.
Sound waves cannot carry energy through
water
air
space
a mirror
Where does visible light fall on the electromagnetic spectrum?
between x-rays and gamma rays
between infrared and ultraviolet
between microwaves and infrared
In a vacuum, radio waves, visible light waves, and x-rays all have the same
wavelength
speed
frequency
Which of the following choices best explains why grass on a distant hillside appears green?
Grass reflects all colors except green.
Grass absorbs only green light from the sun.
Grass reflects green light more than any other color.
Your eyes absorb only green light.
The two waves in the images are traveling at the same speed. Which statement best describes the difference between the waves?
Wave A has a higher frequency than wave B.
Wave A has a lower frequency than wave B.
Wave A has a higher amplitude than wave B.
Wave A has a lower amplitude than wave B.
What happens to the path of a light ray as it passes from air into water at an angle?
Its path widens
Its path bends
Its path becomes shorter
Its path continues in a straight line
Distance Z is a measure of
amplitude
frequency
wavelength
wave speed
Which of the following is the main factor that affects the speed of a wave?
the pitch of sound
the loudness of sound
the amplitude of sound
the properties of the medium the sound travels through
Which of the following statements applies to a longitudinal wave?
The motion of the medium is perpendicular to the motion of the wave
The motion of the medium is parallel to the motion of the wave
The motion of the medium is circular
The motion of the medium is random
What is the wavelength of a 264-Hz sound wave when the speed of sound is 345 m/s ? (v = λ⋅f)
0.77m
1.31m
6.09m
9.11m
Which of the following diagrams shows how the ray is refracted after it travels through the plastic?
A
B
C
Which diagram represents the two wave pulses traveling toward each other?
A
B
C
D
Through which medium does sound travel fastest?
gas
liquid
solid
vacuum
Which light wave travels fastest through a vacuum?
red
blue
white
they all travel the same speed through a vacuum
