Physical Science Review

A stretched spring attached to two fixed points is compressed on one end and released, as shown above

The resulting wave travels back and forth between the two fixed ends of a spring until it comes to a stop. This mechanical wave is an example of a _____.

• transverse wave

• longitudinal wave

• superpositioned wave

• Refracted wave

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What property of electromagnetic waves makes it possible to use these waves to transmit information between a space shuttle and NASA mission control centers on the ground?

• Electromagnetic waves are transverse waves

• Electromagnetic waves have very low velocity

• Electromagnetic waves are all visible to human eyes

• Electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum.

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Which of the following forms of energy can travel by vibrating particles of air?

• electrical

• light

• magnetic

• sound

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When the density of a substance is measured, which property of matter is observed?

• cellular

• chemical

• molecular

• physical

Which of the following statements applies to a longitudinal wave?

• The motion of the medium is random

• The motion of the medium is in a circular pattern.

• The motion of the medium is parallel to the motion of the wave.

• The motion of the medium is perpendicular to the motion of the wave

In the diagram, Distance Z is a measure of _____.

• amplitude

• frequency

• wavelength

• wave speed

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Traces A and B represent two different sounds with the same time scale horizontally. From a comparison of the wave traces, which of the following correctly describes the relationship of sound B to sound A?

• Sound B has a higher velocity

• Sound B has a higher amplitude.

• Sound B has a higher frequency

• Sound B has a longer wavelength.

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In which diagram is the wavelength, X, of a wave correctly labeled?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Why does a student’s hand feel cold when holding an ice cube?

• Heat flows from the ice cube to the hand.

• Heat flows from the hand to the ice cube.

• Cold flows from the hand to the ice cube.

• Cold flows from the ice cube to the hand

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Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum has frequencies that are greater than the frequency of visible light?

• microwaves

• infrared light

• radio waves

• Ultraviolet