Free Printable Waves #2 Assignment MC

1.

Which of the following is an example of waves adding together so that the combined amplitude is LARGER. (Think about what type of pulse and in what direction they would be travelling?)

a)

b)

c)

d)

2.

If 2 waves are adding together so that the combined amplitude is LARGER, what type of interference is it?

a)

constructive

b)

destructive

3.

When water waves crash against a cliff, the incoming waves interfere with the reflected waves creating standing waves. Taking into account that this is a standing wave, what would you see IN THE WATER that indicates constructive interference is occurring?

a)

no waves

b)

smaller waves

c)

larger waves

4.

When water waves crash against a cliff, the incoming waves interfere with the reflected waves creating standing waves. Taking into account that this is a standing wave, what would you see IN THE WATER that indicates destructive interference is occurring?

a)

no waves

b)

smaller waves

c)

larger waves

5.

Which way does the reflected pulse return?

a)

same side

b)

opposite side

6.

Describe the speed of the reflected pulse compared to the incident pulse.

a)

faster

b)

slower

c)

the same

7.

Describe the wavelength of the reflected pulse compared to the incident pulse.

a)

longer

b)

shorter

c)

the same

8.

At which section(s) are the reflected pulses inverted?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

both A & B

d)

Neither A nor B

9.

Which rope will produce the fastest moving wave?

a)

Thin (less dense)

b)

Thick (more dense)

10.

Which rope will produce the wave with the longer wavelength?

a)

Thin (less dense)

b)

Thick (more dense)

11.

What is the section called at point B, when there is a change of medium?

a)

barrier

b)

intersection

c)

boundary

12.

How many nodal points are there?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

13.

How many cm is the amplitude?

a)

1.00 cm

b)

0.50 cm

c)

1.50 cm

d)

3.00 cm

14.

How many cm is the wavelength?

a)

1.00 cm

b)

0.50 cm

c)

1.50 cm

d)

3.00 cm

15.

How many wavelengths are in the pattern?

a)

1.25

b)

2.5

c)

5

d)

10

16.

Which of the following best represents one wavelength?

a)

A to B

b)

A to C

c)

A to D

d)

A to E

17.

Which of the following best represents one region of destructive interference?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

F

d)

G

18.

Which of the following best represents one region of constructive interference?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

F

d)

G

19.

There are two types of lines drawn. What do the dark/thick lines represent?

a)

Crests

b)

Troughs

20.

What type of interference will occur at point “A”?

a)

Constructive

b)

Destructive

21.

What type of interference will occur at point “B”?

a)

Constructive

b)

Destructive

22.

What type of interference will occur at point “C”?

a)

Constructive

b)

Destructive

Waves #2 Assignment MC

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 11mins

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