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Sound & Light

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 13mins

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Class
Date
1.

Sound is a:

a)

Particle

b)

Longitudinal Wave

c)

Transverse Wave

d)

Amplitude

2.

In soundwaves, compression occurs when:

a)

The amplitude gets larger

b)

The air particles are pushed into each other

c)

The amplitude gets smaller

d)

The air particles are further apart

3.

When screaming, Tom's voice is louder than Jerry's. The soundwaves of Tom's voice has a:

a)

smaller amplitude than Jerry's

b)

larger amplitude than Jerry's

c)

smaller frequency than Jerry's

d)

larger frequency than Jerry's

4.

Which medium does sound travel the fastest in?

a)

Solids

b)

Liquids

c)

Gases

5.

In soundwaves, pitch is defined/affected by:

a)

Compression

b)

Amplitude

c)

Wavelength

d)

Frequency

6.

Structure 9 is known as the:

(a)  

7.

In the ear, the ossicles:

a)

are fluid-filled, spiral structures that convert vibrations to impulses

b)

are made up of 3 small bones: the hammer, anvil, & stirrup

c)

runs from the middle of the ear to the back of the nose

d)

directs soundwaves to the eardrum

8.

Light moves as a:

a)

trough

b)

transverse wave

c)

longitudinal wave

d)

crest

9.

When moving from air to water, a ray of light will:

a)

speed up & bend towards the normal

b)

speed up & bend away from the normal

c)

slow down & bend towards the normal

d)

slow down & bend away from the normal

10.

The bending of light is called:

(a)  

11.

Objects that appear green:

a)

absorb green light waves & reflect all other light

b)

reflect green light waves & absorb all other light

c)

bend green light & reflect all other light

d)

reflect green light & bend all other light

12.

Some fighter jets are 'supersonic'. When they fly past you, you will hear the roar of their engine/turbines a few moments after you see them. With reference to sound waves and light waves, explain why this happens.

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13.

What is the role of the sclera?

a)

It's the transparent tissue that bends light as it enters

b)

Watery fluid that helps maintain the shape of the eyeball

c)

White outer covering of the eye that protects it from damage

d)

Jelly-like fluid behind the lens that helps the eyeball maintain its shape

14.

How does temperature affect the speed of sound?

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