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WorksheetsPrior Knowledge Test 4S 29/8/24
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 50mins
Which of the following quantities remains constant for a wave as it moves through different media?
Wavelength
Speed
Frequency
Amplitude
The distance between two consecutive crests in a wave is known as:
Frequency
Amplitude
Wavelength
Wave speed
Which of the following is an example of a longitudinal wave?
Light wave
Sound wave
Water wave
Electromagnetic wave
The time taken for one complete oscillation of a wave is called:
Frequency
Period
Wavelength
Amplitude
If the frequency of a wave increases, the wavelength:
Increases
Decreases
Remains the same
Becomes zero
When a wave reflects off a surface, the angle of incidence is equal to the:
Angle of refraction
Angle of reflection
Angle of diffraction
Angle of transmission
A wave is reflected back when it hits a barrier. What happens to the wavelength after reflection?
Increases
Decreases
Remains the same
Becomes zero
Which of the following best describes the reflection of a wave?
The wave is absorbed by the surface
The wave passes through the surface
The wave bounces back from the surface
The wave changes direction after passing through a different medium
In the reflection of waves, which property of the wave does not change?
Speed
Wavelength
Amplitude
Frequency
A sound wave reflects off a smooth, hard surface. Which of the following statements best describes the behavior of the wave after reflection?
The speed of the wave increases
The frequency of the wave decreases
The direction of the wave changes
The amplitude of the wave doubles
