Prior Knowledge Test 4S 29/8/24

Which of the following quantities remains constant for a wave as it moves through different media?

• Wavelength

• Speed

• Frequency

• Amplitude

The distance between two consecutive crests in a wave is known as:

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Wave speed

Which of the following is an example of a longitudinal wave?

• Light wave

• Sound wave

• Water wave

• Electromagnetic wave

The time taken for one complete oscillation of a wave is called:

• Frequency

• Period

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

If the frequency of a wave increases, the wavelength:

• Increases

• Decreases

• Remains the same

• Becomes zero

When a wave reflects off a surface, the angle of incidence is equal to the:

• Angle of refraction

• Angle of reflection

• Angle of diffraction

• Angle of transmission

A wave is reflected back when it hits a barrier. What happens to the wavelength after reflection?

• Increases

• Decreases

• Remains the same

• Becomes zero

Which of the following best describes the reflection of a wave?

• The wave is absorbed by the surface

• The wave passes through the surface

• The wave bounces back from the surface

• The wave changes direction after passing through a different medium

In the reflection of waves, which property of the wave does not change?

• Speed

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

• Frequency

A sound wave reflects off a smooth, hard surface. Which of the following statements best describes the behavior of the wave after reflection?

• The speed of the wave increases

• The frequency of the wave decreases

• The direction of the wave changes

• The amplitude of the wave doubles