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Wave quiz
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higher Physics Quiz on Wave quiz, created by Lavina Railton on 05/05/2016.
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Question 1
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is the amplitude the:
Answer
trough to the crest
from the rest position to the crest
Question 2
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what is one example of a transverse wave?
Answer
sound waves
shock waves
EM waves
Question 3
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In Transverse waves the vibrations are:
Answer
perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer
parallel to the direction of the wave
Question 4
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wave speed=
Answer
frequency times wavelength
wavelength divided by frequency
Question 5
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speed= frequency times wavelength which symbols are correct?
Answer
Hz times m
f times cm
Question 6
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All waves can be:
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refracted,reflected and diffracted
refracted, spread out and bounced off
Question 7
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when waves arrive at an obstacle they:
Answer
spread out and diffract
refract
reflect
Question 8
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Angle of Incidence equals:
Answer
angle of reflection
angle of incidence
angle of diffraction
Question 9
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diffraction is:
Answer
waves changing speed
waves changing direction
waves spreading out
Question 10
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the waves with the highest frequency are:
Answer
radio waves
microwaves
gamma rays
Question 11
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Infared waves are used for:
Answer
photography
communication
remote controls and optical fibres
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