
Physics Quiz: Waves

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10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What equipment is needed to investigate the refraction of light using rectangular blocks, semi-circular blocks, and triangular prisms?
Compass, Stopwatch, Ruler, Calculator
Bunsen burner, Test tubes, Beaker, Thermometer
Power supply, Ray box, Protractor, Paper
Microscope, Petri dish, Pipette, Slide
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
NGSS.MS-PS4-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What safety precaution should be taken when working with the ray box?
Avoid touching any metal surfaces during and just after use
Handle the ray box with wet hands
Leave the ray box on when not in use
Look directly at the ray box light
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the formula to calculate the refractive index of glass when light enters from air?
n = sec(i) / sec(r)
n = tan(i) / tan(r)
n = cos(i) / cos(r)
n = sin(i) / sin(r)
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the speed of sound in air approximately?
330 m/s
1000 m/s
250 m/s
500 m/s
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS4-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using an instrument tuner when investigating the frequency of a sound wave?
To change the frequency of the wave
To increase the amplitude of the wave
To create interference patterns
To check the accuracy of the measurement
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS4-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should be done to ensure clear waveforms when using an oscilloscope?
Decrease the volume of the sound
Alter the oscilloscope settings
Increase the room temperature
Use a different microphone
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the method to investigate the speed of sound in air using the echo method?
Shine light through a glass block and measure the angles of refraction
Create interference patterns using a microphone and an oscilloscope
Blow air into a tube and measure the frequency of the sound produced
Strike two blocks together and measure the time taken for the sound to travel a distance
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS4-1
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