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revision/2 Wave behavior-G11

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This illustration best depicts which of the following behaviors?

a)

Reflection

b)

Refraction

c)

Diffraction

d)

Resonance

2.

This image best depicts which of the following wave behaviors?

a)

Reflection

b)

Refraction

c)

Diffraction

d)

Resonance

3.

This image depicts which of the following wave behaviors?

a)

Reflection

b)

Refraction

c)

Diffraction

d)

Resonance

4.

The image depicts which of the following wave behaviors?

a)

Resonance

b)

Doppler Effect

c)

Interference

d)

Polarization

5.

The two blue and purple waves will undergo _________________ when they meet.

a)

Constructive interference

b)

Destructive interference

6.

The image of the two waves depicts

a)

Constructive interference

b)

Destructive interference

7.

Definition: the change in direction of a wave passing from one medium to another

a)

Reflection

b)

Refraction

c)

Diffraction

d)

Polarization

8.

Definition: when a wave reaches the interface between two different media, typically some of the wave will bounce back into the original medium.

a)

Reflection

b)

Refraction

c)

Diffraction

d)

Polarization

9.

Definition: The spreading out of waves as they pass through an opening or around objects.

a)

Reflection

b)

Refraction

c)

Diffraction

d)

Resonance

10.

Two waves that undergo destructive interference must be...

a)

In phase

b)

Out of phase

11.

The throwing back by a wall or barrier of a sound wave without absorbing it.

a)

Refraction

b)

Diffraction

c)

Reflection

d)

Absorption

12.

When a wave is being absorbed by an object.

a)

Refraction

b)

Diffraction

c)

Reflection

d)

Absorption

13.

Which letter represents the trough of a wave?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

14.

Which letter represents the amplitude of a wave?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

15.

Which letter represents the crest of a wave?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

16.

An oscillation is...

a)

A space completely devoid of matter

b)

The rate of change of position

c)

A substance through which matter and energy can travel

d)

A vibration or back-and-forth motion

17.

If more energy is added to a wave, what characteristic changes?

a)

wavelength

b)

wave speed

c)

amplitude

d)

wave type

18.
What kind of wave is this?
a)
Transverse
b)
Longitudinal
19.

One end of the rope is vibrated to produce a wave with a wavelength of .25 m. The Frequency of the wave is 3.0 Hz. What is the speed of the wave?

a)

3.00 m/s

b)

2.50 m/s

c)

.75 m/s

d)

1.25 m/s

20.

A wave has frequency of 50 Hz and a wavelength of 10 m. What is the speed of the wave?

a)

500 m/s

b)

50 m/s

c)

5 m/s

d)

0.5 m/s

21.

What is a waves period if it has a frequency of 5.1 Hz?

a)

5.1 seconds

b)

.20 seconds

c)

cannot be determined

22.
The Law of Reflection:
The angle of incidence is _________ the angle of reflection
a)
bigger than
b)
the same as
c)
smaller than
23.
How many waves are in this wave chain?
a)
6
b)
3
c)
4
d)
5
24.
A wave has wavelength of 10 m and a speed of 340 m/s. What is the frequency of the wave?
a)
34 m/s
b)
3400 Hz
c)
3400 m/s
d)
34 Hz
25.

What type of interference do noise cancelling headphones use?

a)

Constructive Interference

b)

Destructive Interference