Wave and Light Quiz

As waves pass through matter, some of the energy they carry can be transferred to that matter.

• Not Sure

• False

• True

• Maybe

………………… occurs when waves bounce off the surface of a material.

• Reflection

• Diffraction

• Transmission

• Refraction

The reflection of sound waves is called …………..

• Opaque

• Concave

• Echo

• Optical axis

When a wave reflects it changes its direction.

• Maybe

• False

• True

• Not Sure

What wave interaction occurs when the energy carried by a wave is transferred to the material in which it is traveling?

• Absorption

• Reflection

• Transmission

• Refraction

A ………….. is a rapid, back-and-forth motion that can occur in solids, liquids, or gases.

• Focal point

• Vibration

• Medium

• Reflection

Sound waves can travel through:

• Solids, liquids and gases

• Gases only

• Liquids and gases only

• Solids and liquids only

How closely the particles of a medium are packed is described as:

• Diffuse reflection

• Vibration

• Rigidity

• Density

Sound travels the fastest through:

• All states of matter

• Gases

• Solids

• Liquids

What type of radiation in the electromagnetic spectrum has the highest frequency and energy?

• Visible light

• Gamma rays

• Radio Waves

• X-rays