The Nature of Waves

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A multiple choice quiz about the nature of waves.
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Pregunta 1

Pregunta
The number of waves per second is called the ____________________.
Respuesta
  • periodic time
  • velocity
  • wavelength
  • frequency

Pregunta 2

Pregunta
The time taken for one cycle to occur is called the _______________.
Respuesta
  • wavelength
  • periodic time
  • trough
  • frequency

Pregunta 3

Pregunta
When a wave hits an obstacle, it bounces back. This effect is called _______________.
Respuesta
  • diffraction
  • absorption
  • reflection
  • refraction

Pregunta 4

Pregunta
A wave changes speed and bends when it passes through a boundary or material. This effect is called _______________________.
Respuesta
  • refraction
  • diffraction
  • reflection
  • absorption

Pregunta 5

Pregunta
The term 'pitch' is directly associated with which wave property?
Respuesta
  • wavelength
  • frequency
  • periodic time
  • amplitude

Pregunta 6

Pregunta
The loudness of a sound is directly associated with which wave property?
Respuesta
  • wavelength
  • frequency
  • amplitude
  • periodic time

Pregunta 7

Pregunta
An ultrasound is a sound with frequency greater than ________________.
Respuesta
  • 10 000 Hz
  • 20 kHz
  • 2 kHz
  • 2 MHz

Pregunta 8

Pregunta
Sound travels more quickly through _______________ than ______________.
Respuesta
  • gases; liquids
  • liquids; solids
  • solids; gases
  • gases; solids

Pregunta 9

Pregunta
Which region of the electromagnetic spectrum has the longest wavelength?
Respuesta
  • ultraviolet rays
  • microwaves
  • radio waves
  • gamma rays

Pregunta 10

Pregunta
Which colours are in the order of increasing frequency?
Respuesta
  • orange, green, violet
  • violet, green, orange
  • blue, green, yellow
  • yellow, orange, red
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