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WorksheetsPhysics Unit Review 2020
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
independent variable
a)
a variable (often denoted by the x-axis) whose variation does not depend on that of another.
b)
a variable (often denoted by the y-axis ) whose value depends on that of another.
c)
Horizontal distance between the crests or between the troughs of two adjacent waves
d)
Affected by temperature, medium, density, etc.
2.
Amplitude
a)
For a wave or vibration, the maximum displacement on either side of the equilibrium (midpoint) position. (Height)
b)
a variable (often denoted by the x-axis) whose variation does not depend on that of another.
c)
a variable (often denoted by the y-axis ) whose value depends on that of another.
d)
Horizontal distance between the crests or between the troughs of two adjacent waves
3.
Volume
a)
Affected by the amplitude of sound waves.
b)
For a wave or vibration, the maximum displacement on either side of the equilibrium (midpoint) position. (Height)
c)
a variable (often denoted by the x-axis) whose variation does not depend on that of another.
d)
a variable (often denoted by the y-axis ) whose value depends on that of another.
4.
Pitch
a)
Affected by the frequency of sound waves
b)
Affected by the amplitude of sound waves.
c)
For a wave or vibration, the maximum displacement on either side of the equilibrium (midpoint) position. (Height)
d)
a variable (often denoted by the x-axis) whose variation does not depend on that of another.
5.
Brightness
a)
Affected by the amplitude of light waves
b)
Affected by the frequency of sound waves
c)
Affected by the amplitude of sound waves.
d)
For a wave or vibration, the maximum displacement on either side of the equilibrium (midpoint) position. (Height)
6.
Spectrum
a)
Affected by the frequency of light waves
b)
Affected by the amplitude of light waves
c)
Affected by the frequency of sound waves
d)
Affected by the amplitude of sound waves.
7.
Joule (J)
a)
unit of energy
b)
Affected by the frequency of light waves
c)
Affected by the amplitude of light waves
d)
Affected by the frequency of sound waves
8.
Indirect Relationship
a)
a relationship when one variable increases while the other variable decreases
b)
unit of energy
c)
Affected by the frequency of light waves
d)
Affected by the amplitude of light waves
9.
Direct Relationship
a)
a relationship in which one variable increases with an increase in another variable
b)
a relationship when one variable increases while the other variable decreases
c)
unit of energy
d)
Affected by the frequency of light waves
10.
Frequency
a)
the number of complete wavelengths that pass a point in a given time
b)
a relationship in which one variable increases with an increase in another variable
c)
a relationship when one variable increases while the other variable decreases
d)
unit of energy
11.
Reflection of Light
a)
a light wave strikes an object and bounces off
b)
the number of complete wavelengths that pass a point in a given time
c)
a relationship in which one variable increases with an increase in another variable
d)
a relationship when one variable increases while the other variable decreases
12.
Reflection of Sound
a)
When sound waves bounce back to you ("echo"). The harder the surface, the stronger the reflection. Soft materials can absorb the sound and reduce the reflection.
b)
a light wave strikes an object and bounces off
c)
the number of complete wavelengths that pass a point in a given time
d)
a relationship in which one variable increases with an increase in another variable
13.
Refraction
a)
The bending of a wave as it passes at an angle from one medium to another
b)
When sound waves bounce back to you ("echo"). The harder the surface, the stronger the reflection. Soft materials can absorb the sound and reduce the reflection.
c)
a light wave strikes an object and bounces off
d)
the number of complete wavelengths that pass a point in a given time
14.
Interference
a)
the interaction between waves that meet
b)
The bending of a wave as it passes at an angle from one medium to another
c)
When sound waves bounce back to you ("echo"). The harder the surface, the stronger the reflection. Soft materials can absorb the sound and reduce the reflection.
d)
a light wave strikes an object and bounces off
15.
Medium
a)
Material (matter) through which a wave travels
b)
the interaction between waves that meet
c)
The bending of a wave as it passes at an angle from one medium to another
d)
When sound waves bounce back to you ("echo"). The harder the surface, the stronger the reflection. Soft materials can absorb the sound and reduce the reflection.
16.
States of Matter
a)
the physical forms of matter, which include solid, liquid, and gas
b)
Material (matter) through which a wave travels
c)
the interaction between waves that meet
d)
The bending of a wave as it passes at an angle from one medium to another
17.
Hertz (Hz)
a)
cycles or waves per second, a measurement of frequency
b)
the physical forms of matter, which include solid, liquid, and gas
c)
Material (matter) through which a wave travels
d)
the interaction between waves that meet
18.
Decibels
a)
A unit of measurement of loudness
b)
cycles or waves per second, a measurement of frequency
c)
the physical forms of matter, which include solid, liquid, and gas
d)
Material (matter) through which a wave travels
19.
Analog Waves
a)
Any continuous signal.
b)
A unit of measurement of loudness
c)
cycles or waves per second, a measurement of frequency
d)
the physical forms of matter, which include solid, liquid, and gas
20.
Digital Waves
a)
Consists of pulses with two states: on and off. Produced by switching the carrier wave on and off.
b)
Any continuous signal.
c)
A unit of measurement of loudness
d)
cycles or waves per second, a measurement of frequency
21.
Vibration
a)
a rapid back and forth movement
b)
Consists of pulses with two states: on and off. Produced by switching the carrier wave on and off.
c)
Any continuous signal.
d)
A unit of measurement of loudness
22.
Transverse Wave
a)
A wave that moves the medium in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the wave travels. Also, light waves in empty space.
b)
a rapid back and forth movement
c)
Consists of pulses with two states: on and off. Produced by switching the carrier wave on and off.
d)
Any continuous signal.
23.
Longitudinal Wave
a)
A wave in which the vibration of the medium is parallel to the direction the wave travels. Sound is an example.
b)
A wave that moves the medium in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the wave travels. Also, light waves in empty space.
c)
a rapid back and forth movement
d)
Consists of pulses with two states: on and off. Produced by switching the carrier wave on and off.
24.
Vacuum
a)
Empty space. Light waves can travel through this, sound waves cannot.
b)
A wave in which the vibration of the medium is parallel to the direction the wave travels. Sound is an example.
c)
A wave that moves the medium in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the wave travels. Also, light waves in empty space.
d)
a rapid back and forth movement
25.
Mechanical Energy
a)
Kinetic or potential energy associated with the motion or position of an object
b)
Empty space. Light waves can travel through this, sound waves cannot.
c)
A wave in which the vibration of the medium is parallel to the direction the wave travels. Sound is an example.
d)
A wave that moves the medium in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the wave travels. Also, light waves in empty space.
26.
Mechanical Wave
a)
A wave that requires a medium through which to travel (sound is an example).
b)
Kinetic or potential energy associated with the motion or position of an object
c)
Empty space. Light waves can travel through this, sound waves cannot.
d)
A wave in which the vibration of the medium is parallel to the direction the wave travels. Sound is an example.
27.
Electromagnetic Wave
a)
A form of energy that can move through the vacuum of space.
b)
A wave that requires a medium through which to travel (sound is an example).
c)
Kinetic or potential energy associated with the motion or position of an object
d)
Empty space. Light waves can travel through this, sound waves cannot.
28.
Compression
a)
The part of a longitudinal wave where the particles of the medium are close together.
b)
A form of energy that can move through the vacuum of space.
c)
A wave that requires a medium through which to travel (sound is an example).
d)
Kinetic or potential energy associated with the motion or position of an object
29.
Rarefaction
a)
a part in a longitudinal wave where the particles are spread apart
b)
The part of a longitudinal wave where the particles of the medium are close together.
c)
A form of energy that can move through the vacuum of space.
d)
A wave that requires a medium through which to travel (sound is an example).
30.
Crest
a)
Highest point of a wave
b)
a part in a longitudinal wave where the particles are spread apart
c)
The part of a longitudinal wave where the particles of the medium are close together.
d)
A form of energy that can move through the vacuum of space.
31.
Trough
a)
Lowest point of a wave
b)
Highest point of a wave
c)
a part in a longitudinal wave where the particles are spread apart
d)
The part of a longitudinal wave where the particles of the medium are close together.
32.
Matter
a)
Anything that has mass and takes up space
b)
Lowest point of a wave
c)
Highest point of a wave
d)
a part in a longitudinal wave where the particles are spread apart
33.
Electromagnetic Spectrum
a)
All of the frequencies or wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation. Radio, Microwaves, Infrared, Visible Light, Ultraviolet, X-Rays, Gamma.
b)
Anything that has mass and takes up space
c)
Lowest point of a wave
d)
Highest point of a wave
34.
Rainbow
a)
White light brown into the colors of the visible light spectrum.
b)
All of the frequencies or wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation. Radio, Microwaves, Infrared, Visible Light, Ultraviolet, X-Rays, Gamma.
c)
Anything that has mass and takes up space
d)
Lowest point of a wave
35.
potential energy
a)
stored energy that results from the position or shape of an object
b)
White light brown into the colors of the visible light spectrum.
c)
All of the frequencies or wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation. Radio, Microwaves, Infrared, Visible Light, Ultraviolet, X-Rays, Gamma.
d)
Anything that has mass and takes up space
36.
kinetic energy
a)
the energy an object has due to its motion
b)
stored energy that results from the position or shape of an object
c)
White light brown into the colors of the visible light spectrum.
d)
All of the frequencies or wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation. Radio, Microwaves, Infrared, Visible Light, Ultraviolet, X-Rays, Gamma.
37.
Pendulum
a)
A device that swings back and forth due to the force of gravity
b)
the energy an object has due to its motion
c)
stored energy that results from the position or shape of an object
d)
White light brown into the colors of the visible light spectrum.
38.
Battery (9 volts)
a)
An example of chemical potential energy.
b)
A device that swings back and forth due to the force of gravity
c)
the energy an object has due to its motion
d)
stored energy that results from the position or shape of an object
39.
Fire Burning
a)
An example of kinetic energy.
b)
An example of chemical potential energy.
c)
A device that swings back and forth due to the force of gravity
d)
the energy an object has due to its motion
40.
Law of Conservation of Energy
a)
the law that states that energy cannot be created or destroyed but can be changed from one form to another
b)
An example of kinetic energy.
c)
An example of chemical potential energy.
d)
A device that swings back and forth due to the force of gravity
41.
Friction
a)
A force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact
b)
the law that states that energy cannot be created or destroyed but can be changed from one form to another
c)
An example of kinetic energy.
d)
An example of chemical potential energy.
42.
Thermal Energy
a)
The total energy of motion in the particles of a substance. Heat energy.
b)
A force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact
c)
the law that states that energy cannot be created or destroyed but can be changed from one form to another
d)
An example of kinetic energy.
43.
Density
a)
Mass per unit volume, mass/volume.
b)
The total energy of motion in the particles of a substance. Heat energy.
c)
A force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact
d)
the law that states that energy cannot be created or destroyed but can be changed from one form to another
44.
Speed of Sound
a)
Affected by temperature, medium, density, etc.
b)
Mass per unit volume, mass/volume.
c)
The total energy of motion in the particles of a substance. Heat energy.
d)
A force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact
45.
Wavelength
a)
Horizontal distance between the crests or between the troughs of two adjacent waves
b)
Affected by temperature, medium, density, etc.
c)
Mass per unit volume, mass/volume.
d)
The total energy of motion in the particles of a substance. Heat energy.
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