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Wave quiz

Question 1 of 11

1

is the amplitude the:

Select one of the following:

  • trough to the crest

  • from the rest position to the crest

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Question 2 of 11

1

what is one example of a transverse wave?

Select one of the following:

  • sound waves

  • shock waves

  • EM waves

Explanation

Question 3 of 11

1

In Transverse waves the vibrations are:

Select one of the following:

  • perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer

  • parallel to the direction of the wave

Explanation

Question 4 of 11

1

wave speed=

Select one of the following:

  • frequency times wavelength

  • wavelength divided by frequency

Explanation

Question 5 of 11

1

speed= frequency times wavelength which symbols are correct?

Select one of the following:

  • Hz times m

  • f times cm

Explanation

Question 6 of 11

1

All waves can be:

Select one of the following:

  • refracted,reflected and diffracted

  • refracted, spread out and bounced off

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Question 7 of 11

1

when waves arrive at an obstacle they:

Select one of the following:

  • spread out and diffract

  • refract

  • reflect

Explanation

Question 8 of 11

1

Angle of Incidence equals:

Select one of the following:

  • angle of reflection

  • angle of incidence

  • angle of diffraction

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Question 9 of 11

1

diffraction is:

Select one of the following:

  • waves changing speed

  • waves changing direction

  • waves spreading out

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Question 10 of 11

1

the waves with the highest frequency are:

Select one of the following:

  • radio waves

  • microwaves

  • gamma rays

Explanation

Question 11 of 11

1

Infared waves are used for:

Select one of the following:

  • photography

  • communication

  • remote controls and optical fibres

Explanation

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