Waves Quiz
Authored by Abby Roberts
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Although light is visible from stars, we cannot hear the sound created from the explosions on those stars. Light is a transverse wave and sound waves are compressional waves.
Which statement is correct about light and sound waves?
Light waves are transverse waves and they cannot move through the vacuum of space.
Sound waves are compressional waves and they cannot move through the vacuum of space.
Light waves and sound waves have identical properties, regardless of whether they are compressional or transverse waves.
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NGSS.HS-PS4-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term identifies the type of interference shown in the diagram?
Standing
Constructive
Destructive
Transverse
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The picture shows an effect of light waves. What is happening to make the spoon appear broken?
The light waves are being reflected
The light waves are being diffracted
The light waves are being refracted
The light waves are causing constructive interference
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NGSS.HS-PS4-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of mechanical waves is shown in the picture?
Compressional wave
Longitudinal wave
Surface wave
Transverse wave
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NGSS.HS-PS4-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following statements BEST describes the interaction of a compressional sound wave and matter?
Sound waves can transfer energy only through open space or a vacuum.
Sound waves can travel through a vacuum and are slowed down by matter.
Sound waves do not transfer energy or matter.
Sound waves transfer energy through matter, but the matter does not travel with them.
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NGSS.HS-PS4-5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If the BOLD HEAVY arrow in the diagram represents the incident light wave, at what angle will the reflecting light wave bounce off the smooth surface?
a
b
c
d
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Using the picture, which wave has the longest wavelength and lowest frequency?
Ultraviolet
Visible
Infrared
None of the above
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NGSS.HS-PS4-1
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