WorksheetsPhysical Science Semester Exam Review-Waves
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 8mins
If the energy of a sound wave is increased, what happens to the amplitude?
As energy transfer increases, amplitude decreases causing sound to get quieter.
As energy transfer increases, amplitude stops and no sound is made.
As energy transfer is increased, the amplitude increases causing the sound to get louder.
As energy transfer is increased, the amplitude remains the same, keeping the sound constant.
According to the electromagnetic spectrum shown, as the wavelength decreases the frequency
increases
decreases
remains constant
Which combination of wave characteristics would produce waves with the least energetic wave?
short wavelength, low frequency
long wavelength, low frequency
long wavelength, high frequency
short wavelength, high frequency
Which statement best describes the difference between electromagnetic and mechanical waves?
Electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum. Mechanical waves must have a medium.
Mechanical waves can travel through a vacuum. Electromagnetic waves must have a medium.
An electromagnetic wave moves perpendicular to the direction of wave travel. A mechanical wave moves parallel to the direction of the wave's travel.
An electromagnetic wave moves parallel to the direction of wave travel. A mechanical wave moves perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel.
Which statement best describes the difference between longitudinal and transverse?
Longitudinal waves transfer energy perpendicular to the direction of motion and a transverse wave transfers energy parallel to the direction of motion
Transverse waves transfer energy perpendicular to the direction of motion and a longitudinal wave transfers energy parallel to the direction of motion
Both transverse waves and longitudinal waves transfer energy perpendicular to the direction of motion
Both transverse waves and longitudinal waves transfer energy parallel to the direction of motion
What type of interference is occurring in the diagram shown?
constructive interference
destructive interference
total interference
no interference
What type of wave behavior phenomenon is represented in the diagram shown?
reflection
refraction
interference
diffraction
A light ray is incident on a mirror as shown in the diagram. Which ray best represents the reflected ray?
A
B
C
D
Why can sound NOT travel through a vacuum?
A vacuum has no particles that are required to transport sound waves.
A vacuum does not have enough particles to transport sound waves.
A vacuum has too many particles that are packed too closely to transport sound waves.
A vacuum has the incorrect type of particles to transport sound waves.
In the diagram shown, the red dot (source) is moving
toward point B and away from point D
toward point C and away from point A
It is not moving. The source is stationary.
toward point A and away from point C
Sound travels fastest in
a vacuum
solids
liquids
gases
Light travels fastest in
a vacuum
solids
liquids
gases
Which wave in the diagram shown has the longest wavelength and lowest frequency?
A
B
C
D
Which wave shown in the diagram has the highest frequency and shortest wavelength?
A
B
C
D
