LIGHT AND SOUND WAVES

Which is a characteristic of a sound wave?

• It is a longitudinal wave.

• It travels in pairs.

• Sound waves are also called magnet waves.

• Sound waves are more prominent through gases.

Answer explanation

Sound waves are longitudinal waves - moving parallel to the direction is takes.

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Who proposed the most sophisticated concept of classical electromagnetism?

• Isaac Newton

• Christiaan Huygens

• James Clerk Maxwell

• Alistair Moon

Answer explanation

James Clerk Maxwell came up with the electromagnetic radiations and spectrum.

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What is the highest point of a wave?

• trough

• crest

• crust

• thorough

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This is the number of waves passing by a certain point in a given amount of time.

• frequency

• amplitude

• loudness

• light

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Which has the highest frequency based on the electromagnetic spectrum?

• radio waves

• microwaves

• gamma rays

• sound waves

____ is the longest wavelength of visible light in a spectrum.

_____ is the most bent wavelength within the visible light spectrum.

Sound or _____ waves travel through different mediums.

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Which picture best represent the movement of molecules when heated?

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Which is an example of refraction?

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