WorksheetsP4 STC Waves whole topic
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 59mins
What is a wavelength?
How many waves pass a certain point
The distance from one wave crest to another
The entire length of a wave
What is the process called for how rainbows are formed?
Reflection
Refraction (bending)
Transmission
Scattering
Which of the following has the correct order from shortest wave to longest?
Red, orange, green
Green, yellow, blue
Indigo, Green, Yellow
Violet, Green, Indigo
What does this picture represent?
wavelength
echolocation
amplitude
peak
When energy increases, amplitude _______?
increases
decreases
stays the same
When placed in water, a ball moves from one place to another with the waves.
True
False
Waves DO NOT transfer ______?
Matter
Energy
Standing waves are created by
Two identical waves reflecting off each other
Two identical waves being diffracted together
The crests of one wave being cancelled by the troughs of another.
Two identical waves are diffracted from two identical sources
In the diagram which letters represent the nodes
A B C
A C E
B D
B D E
A C D
The name for the point of zero displacement on a standing wave is the
Antinode
Node
Phase
Amplitude
A device to produce water waves and to study their characteristics is known as
screw gauge
ripple tank
measuring cylinder
wave container
Speed of a wave in water depends on the
depth of tank
temperature
depth of water
none of the above
if the Frequency of the wave is increased, the wavelength will _________ and wave speed will __________
Increase, increase
Increase, decreases
Increase, remain the same.
Decrease, remain the same.
For a transverse wave, what is a wavefront?
a line joining all points on the same crest of a wave
a line showing the displacement of a wave
the energy content of a wave
the first part of a wave to reach a point
A water wave in a ripple tank refracts as it passes from deep water to shallow water. Which properties change as the wave refracts?
frequency and amplitude
frequency and wavelength
speed and frequency
speed and wavelength
A wave in a ripple tank passes from a deeper to a shallower region and refracts. Which wave properties decrease as the wave enters the shallow region?
frequency only
speed only
frequency and wavelength
speed and wavelength
Which statement is correct for all electromagnetic waves?
They are transverse.
They cannot travel in a vacuum.
They have the same frequency
They travel through lead.
A wave of frequency 13000Hz travels 1300m in 4.0s.
What is the wavelength of the wave?
0.025m
0.40m
2.5 m
40m
A wave has a frequency of 2 Hz. How many waves are produced in one minute?
2 × 60
2
602
Waves in water are what type?
Transverse
Longitudinal
Light
What is the name of this piece of equipment?
Ripple tank
Wave machine
Frequency calculator
Wave speed apparatus
Between which two letters is one wavelength?
A and C
B and D
A and D
A and E
What would happen to the wavelength if the frequency was doubled?
the wavelength would be halved
the wavelength would be doubled
the wavelength would stay the same
frequency does not affect wavelength
What would happen to the frequency is the wavelength was tripled?
the frequency would be a third of what it was
the frequency would be 3 times larger
the frequency would stay the same
the wavelength does not affect the frequency of a wave
Which image represents a longitudinal wave?
A
B
Sound waves are which type of waves?
transverse
seismic
longitudinal
frequency
The wavelength of a given wave is independent of
velocity
period
amplitude
The diagram above shows the wavefronts produced in a ripple tank. What is the wavelength of the ripple?
4 cm
8 cm
10 cm
20 cm
Which of the following is the same in gamma rays, ultra violet rays and visible light?
Frequency
Velocity
Wavelength
Which of the following is NOT an electromagnetic wave?
X-rays
Visible light
Radio waves
Sound waves
Which electromagnetic wave can you see?
Gamma ray
Microwave ray
Visible light
X-ray
Which one of these images is an X - Ray?
This image is created using what type of electromagnetic wave?
Infrared
Ultraviolet
X-ray
Microwave
This type of EM radiation is used to send mobile phone signals & in GPS?
infrared
visible light
ultraviolet
microwaves
What type of EM radiation is used in military night vision goggles?
radio wave
microwave
infrared
light
What type of EM radiation plays an important role in wireless communication?
ultraviolet
visible light
infrared
microwave
What type of EM radiation is utilized in treating cancer, using its high energy to destroy the cells in a tumour?
gamma ray
x-ray
visible light
microwave
What are X - Rays used for?
Scanning luggage during security checks.
Checking for broken bones.
Checking to see if your shoelaces are untied.
Sterilising hospital equipment.
What does the picture below illustrate?
Visible Light Spectrum
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Frequency Indicator
Color Line
Put the following in the order of wavelength, starting with the longest
Ultraviolet, X-rays, gamma rays
X-rays, gamma rays, Ultraviolet
Gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet
Ultraviolet, light, infrared
Which of the following is not true of all electromagnetic waves?
They are transverse waves.
They cannot travel in a vacuum.
They are produced by accelerating charges.
They have magnetic as well as electric components.
Which is the most energetic among the electromagnetic waves?
gamma rays
microwaves
radio waves
x-rays
Among the different colors of visible light, which has the longest wavelength?
blue
green
orange
red
Which does not belong to the group?
infrared wave
microwaves
sound waves
x-rays
Which of the following is an ionizing radiation?
microwave
radio wave
visible light
x-ray
Which of the following electromagnetic waves is used to check baggage in airports as part of security measures?
gamma rays
microwaves
radio waves
x-rays
What is common among electromagnetic waves?
energy
frequency
speed in a vacuum
wavelength
To calculate the frequency of an electromagnetic wave, you need to know the speed of the wave and its
wavelength.
intensity.
refraction.
amplitude.
Electromagnetic waves vary in
the speed they travel in a vacuum.
wavelength and frequency.
the way they reflect.
the orientation of their electric and magnetic fields.
Which of the following is most responsible for the skin color of dark-skinned people?
melanin
carotene
hemoglobin
cyanosis
Which of the following provides a natural sunscreen for skin?
melanin
carotene
hemoglobin
vitamin D
On a scale of 1-10, 1 meaning 'don't worry about it' and 10 being 'go see a dermatologist immediately', how would you classify this image?
1
3
7
10
On a scale of 1-10, 1 meaning 'don't worry about it' and 10 being 'go see a dermatologist immediately', how would you classify this image?
1
5
10
Which is the most common skin cancer?
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Melanoma
Which type of Skin Cancer is shown here?
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Melanoma
Skin cancer can be triggered by damage to the cell. Which cellular structure is damaged by UV light?
Mitochondrion
Ribosome
Thylakoid Membrane
DNA
If you have medium skin and you are wearing SPF 15, how long can you be in the sun? (Hint: More than 1 right answer)
1 Hour
2 Hours
5 Hours
3 Hours
If you have dark skin and you are wearing SPF 8-10, how long can you be in the sun? (Hint: More than 1 right answer)
1 Hour
2 Hours
5 Hours
3 Hours
This is a photograph of the screen belonging to a ripple tank. What is the wavelength approximately
0.5 cm
0.8 cm
1.0 cm
1.2 cm
