Waves/Optics Quiz

In what type of wave do the particles in the medium move PERPENDICULAR to the wave itself?

• Longitudinal Wave

• Transverse Wave

• Sound Waves

• Gravitational Waves

Which of the following is an example of a physical (aka mechanical) wave?

• Sound Waves

• X-Rays

• radio waves

• gravitational waves

In the diagram, what does the arrow labeled D indicate?

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

• amplitude

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In the diagram, what does the arrow labeled E indicate?

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

• amplitude

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In a longitudinal wave, the region in which the particles of the medium are more spread out is called a...

• crest

• trough

• compression

• rarefaction

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Which of following properties of a wave can NOT be changed by the source because it depends on the medium of the wave?

• amplitude

• wave speed

• frequency

• wavelength

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If it takes a waves 2.0 s to travel a distance of 10 meters, what is the wave speed?

• 0.2 m/s

• 5 m/s

• 12 m/s

• 20 m/s

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If a wave is traveling at 15 m/s and has a frequency of 5.0 Hz, what is its wavelength?

• 0.33 m

• 3 m

• 20 m

• 75 m

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What must be true about waves which reflect off of fixed boundaries?

• Their amplitude increases.

• Their wavelength increases.

• They become inverted.

• They remain erect.

When experiencing __________________ two waves pass through each other and their amplitudes combine to create a wave with an amplitude that larger than either of the individual waves.

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Constructive Interference

• Destructive Interference