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Wave Recall Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name

Class

Date

The highest point on a transverse wave is the

compression

crest

rest position

trough

The lowest point on a transverse wave is the

compression

crest

rest position

trough

The maximum distance from the center line to the top of the crest or the bottom of the trough is called the __________ of the wave.

amplitude of the wave

wavelength of the wave

frequency of the wave

speed of the wave

All waves carry

energy

light

matter

particles

which of the following does NOT belong in the electromagnetic spectrum:

X-ray

sound wave

ultra violet rays

microwaves

The distance from one point to the next corresponding point on a wave is called the ________________.

waveform

peak

amplitude

wavelength

Why do you see lightning from a distant storm before you hear thunder?

The thunder is produced after the lightning.

Your eyes react faster than your ears.

Light travels faster than sound.

Sound travels faster than light.

Solve this problems using the equation: C = λ x ν

If an AM radio station broadcasts at 9.95 x 10² kHz, what is the wavelength of this radiation? (Convert to Hz first).

6.59 x 10^-28 m

1.01 x 10^-6 m

3.32 x 10^-3 m

301 m

Solve this problems using the equation: C = λ x ν

A microwave oven emits radiation at a wavelength of 5.00 x 10^-1cm. What is the frequency of this radiation?

(Convert to m first).

6.67 x 10^-7Hz

2.00 Hz

1.50 x 10⁶ Hz

6.00 x 10¹⁰Hz

10.

Lightning strikes, You hear the thunder 14 seconds later. How far away was the lightning strike? c = 3 x 10^8 m/s, speed of sound = 343 m/s, 1 mile = 1609 m

4802 m

480 m

600 m

2 miles

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Wave Recall Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

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