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WorksheetsWaves Test
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
When sound travels through the air, air particles
vibrate in a single direction until they reach their destination.
vibrate outward in all directions from the source of the sound.
vibrate more quickly the further they travel.
do not vibrate.
A mechanical wave moves through matter in a regular pattern. Which one is an example of a mechanical wave?
radio wave
x-ray
rainbow
ocean wave
When Evan blows his whistle, his sister says that it must be broken, because it is not making any sound. A moment later, his dog runs to his side. What is most likely happening in this situation?
Evan is not blowing hard enough on his whistle.
Evan's whistle is broken.
Evan was facing away from his sister when he blew the whistle.
Evans's whistle produces sound waves with a very high frequency.
Why is it more difficult to hear your father call for you if your bedroom door is closed?
Your bedroom is a small space where sound waves bounce off of the walls easily.
The sound waves from your father's voice are at a lower frequency that you cannot hear.
The door is a solid and sound waves cannot flow through it.
You cannot hear the sound waves while you are sleeping.
Which statement correctly describes types of waves?
X-rays are a type of radiant waves, so they can go through space.
Seismic waves are a type of sound wave, so they can go through space.
Radio waves are a type of sound wave, so they cannot go through space.
Ultraviolet waves are a type of radiant wave, so they can only go through matter.
Jules likes to make sound on his drum. How does the sound travel from the drum to his ear?
circles
water
waves
wires
What is the distance between crests?
amplitude
wavelength
Which wave travels in outer space?
light
sound
What is the red line showing?
crest
trough
wavelength
amplitude
What the letter b showing?
crest
trough
wavelength
amplitude
What is the letter d showing?
crest
trough
wavelength
amplitude
What is the letter a showing?
crest
trough
wavelength
amplitude
