WorksheetsSound & Light
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 13mins
Sound is a:
Particle
Longitudinal Wave
Transverse Wave
Amplitude
In soundwaves, compression occurs when:
The amplitude gets larger
The air particles are pushed into each other
The amplitude gets smaller
The air particles are further apart
When screaming, Tom's voice is louder than Jerry's. The soundwaves of Tom's voice has a:
smaller amplitude than Jerry's
larger amplitude than Jerry's
smaller frequency than Jerry's
larger frequency than Jerry's
Which medium does sound travel the fastest in?
Solids
Liquids
Gases
In soundwaves, pitch is defined/affected by:
Compression
Amplitude
Wavelength
Frequency
Structure 9 is known as the:
(a)
In the ear, the ossicles:
are fluid-filled, spiral structures that convert vibrations to impulses
are made up of 3 small bones: the hammer, anvil, & stirrup
runs from the middle of the ear to the back of the nose
directs soundwaves to the eardrum
Light moves as a:
trough
transverse wave
longitudinal wave
crest
When moving from air to water, a ray of light will:
speed up & bend towards the normal
speed up & bend away from the normal
slow down & bend towards the normal
slow down & bend away from the normal
The bending of light is called:
(a)
Objects that appear green:
absorb green light waves & reflect all other light
reflect green light waves & absorb all other light
bend green light & reflect all other light
reflect green light & bend all other light
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.
What is the role of the sclera?
It's the transparent tissue that bends light as it enters
Watery fluid that helps maintain the shape of the eyeball
White outer covering of the eye that protects it from damage
Jelly-like fluid behind the lens that helps the eyeball maintain its shape
How does temperature affect the speed of sound?
