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PS4.1 Properties of Waves TCAP Review

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

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Class
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1.

If a scientist wanted to increase the frequency of the wave, what would the scientist need to do?

a)

decrease A

b)

decrease B

c)

increase C

d)

increase D

2.

A student is studying the frequency of waves. The plots of the different waves are shown in the image. What is the correct ordering of the frequencies highest to lowest?

a)

1, 2, 3

b)

1, 3, 2

c)

2, 1, 3

d)

3, 2, 1

3.

Which statement describes the properties of the waves P and Q in the image?

a)

Both waves have similar amplitudes, but wave P has a greater frequency than wave Q.

b)

Both waves have similar amplitudes, but wave Q has a greater frequency than wave P.

c)

Both waves have similar frequencies, but wave P has a greater amplitude than wave Q.

d)

Both waves have similar frequencies, but wave Q has a greater amplitude than wave P.

4.

Study the diagram of a wave.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

5.

Study the diagram of a wave.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

6.

Which wave would produce the brightest light?

a)

W

b)

X

c)

Y

d)

Z

7.

A student analyzes four types of waves. Which wave has the greatest amount of energy?

a)

Wave A

b)

Wave B

c)

Wave C

d)

Wave D

8.

The frequency of a transverse wave increases, but its speed remains constant. How does this influence the wave’s wavelength and the amount of energy carried by the wave?

a)

Both the wavelength and the energy carried by the wave increase

b)

Both the wavelength and the energy carried by the wave decrease

c)

The wavelength decreases, and the energy carried by the wave increases

d)

The wavelength increases, and the energy carried by the wave decreases

9.

What is the amplitude of the wave?

a)

2 m

b)

4 m

c)

10 m

d)

20 m

10.

Visible light can be organized into different colors based on their wavelengths, frequencies, and energies. How do the wavelength, frequency, and energy change as light changes from red to purple?

a)

Decreasing frequency, increasing wavelength, and decreasing energy

b)

Decreasing frequency, increasing wavelength, and increasing energy

c)

Increasing frequency, decreasing wavelength, and decreasing energy

d)

Increasing frequency, decreasing wavelength, and increasing energy

11.

The diagram shows how the energy of various colors of visible light varies along the electromagnetic spectrum. Which colors have wavelengths longer than yellow?

a)

Green and blue only

b)

Orange, green, blue, and indigo

c)

Orange and red only

d)

Green, blue, indigo, and violet

12.

Study the diagram of a wave. How many complete wave cycles are shown in the diagram?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

13.

Which statement most completely defines a wave?

a)

A wave transfers energy and matter from one point to another through a medium.

b)

A wave transfers energy and matter from one point to another through empty space.

c)

A wave transfers energy through a medium or empty space without transporting matter.

d)

A wave transfers matter through a medium or empty space without transporting energy.

14.

Examine the diagram of transverse waves on the electromagnetic spectrum.

a)

Radio waves have the longest wavelength and lowest frequency.

b)

Visible light has the shortest wavelength and highest frequency.

c)

X-rays have the longest wavelength and highest frequency.

d)

Gamma rays have the shortest wavelength and lowest frequency.