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WorksheetsHCPS Science 5.5 Sound and 5.6 Light
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 12mins
Vibrating matter produces -
mass
sound
atoms
light
Sound is a form of _________ energy.
thermal
radiant
mechanical
chemical
Objects vibrating rapidly have a ______ ______ than objects vibrating more slowly. (2 answers)
higher pitch
louder sound
lower pitch
softer sound
How is the use of sound waves helpful to this dolphin?
It makes it easier to obtain oxygen.
It makes the water warmer.
It signals fish to move out of the whale's path.
It helps the whale locate food.
Light is a form of _______ energy.
radiant
mechanical
chemical
sound
Look at the photograph. The reason the mountains can be seen in the lake is because -
the water becomes translucent
the water becomes opaque
the water reflects the mountains
the water refracts the mountains
Which scientific tool separates white light into the colors of the visible spectrum?
a telescope
a microscope
a magnifying glass
a prism
The straw appears to be broken or bent. The bending of light as it moves from the air into the water is known as ___________.
reflection
refraction
absorption
white light
Radiant energy from the sun is transferred to Earth. When the light is absorbed by the paved road, which energy transformation occurs?
radiant energy → electrical energy
radiant energy → thermal (heat) energy
radiant energy → mechanical energy
radiant energy → sound energy
Sound travels slowest through the air because the particles in a gas are ________.
moving slowly
close together
far apart
not moving
Which type of energy travels the fastest?
Radiant Waves
Sound Waves
Sound Waves are called compression waves. Pick which image shows a compression wave? (Pick Two)
Which medium does sound travel the fastest through?
Label the Sound Wave
Crest
Through
Wavelength
Put the light waves in order from longest wavelength to highest frequency?
Match the objects to the definition
Plastic Cup
Window
Wall
What is the visible part of the radiant wave we can see called?
Light
Sound
Vibration
Wavelength
