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Prior Knowledge Test 4S 29/8/24

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following quantities remains constant for a wave as it moves through different media?

a)

Wavelength

b)

Speed

c)

Frequency

d)

Amplitude

2.

The distance between two consecutive crests in a wave is known as:

a)

Frequency

b)

Amplitude

c)

Wavelength

d)

Wave speed

3.

Which of the following is an example of a longitudinal wave?

a)

Light wave

b)

Sound wave

c)

Water wave

d)

Electromagnetic wave

4.

The time taken for one complete oscillation of a wave is called:

a)

Frequency

b)

Period

c)

Wavelength

d)

Amplitude

5.

If the frequency of a wave increases, the wavelength:

a)

Increases

b)

Decreases

c)

Remains the same

d)

Becomes zero

6.

When a wave reflects off a surface, the angle of incidence is equal to the:

a)

Angle of refraction

b)

Angle of reflection

c)

Angle of diffraction

d)

Angle of transmission

7.

A wave is reflected back when it hits a barrier. What happens to the wavelength after reflection?

a)

Increases

b)

Decreases

c)

Remains the same

d)

Becomes zero

8.

Which of the following best describes the reflection of a wave?

a)

The wave is absorbed by the surface

b)

The wave passes through the surface

c)

The wave bounces back from the surface

d)

The wave changes direction after passing through a different medium

9.

In the reflection of waves, which property of the wave does not change?

a)

Speed

b)

Wavelength

c)

Amplitude

d)

Frequency

10.

A sound wave reflects off a smooth, hard surface. Which of the following statements best describes the behavior of the wave after reflection?

a)

The speed of the wave increases

b)

The frequency of the wave decreases

c)

The direction of the wave changes

d)

The amplitude of the wave doubles