WorksheetsWave properties, Electromagnetic Waves, Reflection, Refraction
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 11mins
What term describes a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another?
a medium
electromagnetism
a wave
amplitude
In order to propagate, some waves require a solid, liquid, or gas referred to as a/an ________.
Image
Medium
Any wave that requires a medium to travel is called a "mechanical wave."
True
False
What term describes the measure of how far the particles of a wave's medium move up & down?
Amplitude
Frequency
Wavelength
Wave period
What term describes the measure of how far the particles of a wave's medium move up & down?
they do NOT need a medium to travel
they do NOT lose energy as they travel
the DO need a medium to travel
they travel slower through a medium
What inference can be made about a wavelength that has a low speed but high frequency?
the wavelength must be long
it must be a sound wave
the wavelength must be short
it must be an ocean wave
Which one of these is NOT part of the electromagnetic spectrum
Ultraviolet
Heat
Microwave
Radio
The Law of Reflection states that the angle of _______ equals the angle of reflection
Refraction
Incidence
Impact
Entry
This phenomenon occurs when waves change speed due to changing mediums
Refraction
Reflection
Diffraction
Rastafarian
Does this show reflection or refraction?
Reflection
Refraction
Reflection or Refraction?
Refraction
Reflection
Assume the incident ray is 55 degrees. What is the angle of the reflected ray?
35 degrees
55 degrees
90 degrees
110 degrees
Use Snell's law to determine the index of refraction for the second medium.
1.77
1.97
2.17
2.37
A ray moves through water at 60 degrees and syrup at 30 degrees. If water has n1=1.33, find n2.
1.4
1.8
2.3
2.5
