Waves Quiz

The diagram illustrates the interaction of waves with the ocean floor. Which zone shows waves with the largest amplitude?

• Zone 1

• Zone 2

• Zone 3

• Zone 4

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The volume of a sound depends on the amplitude of the sound waves. The lower the amplitude of a sound wave, the quieter the sound. Which of the following sound waves illustrates the quietest sound?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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When a rope is moved up and down between two people, a wave is formed. The up and down movement of the rope from person to person is most likely used to model how energy is

• always conserved.

• converted by gravity.

• lost to the environment.

• transferred through a medium.

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This illustration shows a sound wave traveling from a tuning fork through a medium. How can the wavelength be determined?

• by comparing the width of the bands at X and at Y

• by comparing the number of particles at X and at Y

• by measuring the distance between two points labeled X

• by measuring the distance between a point labeled X and a point labeled Y

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This illustration shows three different waves traveling through the same medium. How do the waves differ from one another?

• The waves travel at different speeds.

• The waves have different wavelengths.

• The waves carry different amounts of energy.

• The waves are a different distance from the source.

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The diagram below shows a student forming waves using a rope. Which statement best describes what happens to the wavelength and amplitude of the wave when the student increases the upward and downward force?

• The amplitude increases, but the wavelength decreases.

• The amplitude increases, but the wavelength stays the same.

• The amplitude decreases, but the wavelength increases.

• The amplitude stays the same, but the wavelength increases.

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The charts below show sound waves from a musical instrument. In which way is the sound wave in Chart 1 different from the sound wave in Chart 2?

• it has a higher pitch

• it has a lower volume

• it has a greater amplitude

• it has a lower frequency

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During a 4th of July celebration, scientists were measuring sound waves as the fireworks exploded. Which illustration indicates that the fireworks were becoming louder?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Two waves have the following waveforms. Which conclusion can best be supported by the illustrations?

• Wave A has higher frequency.

• Wave A is an ultraviolet wave.

• Wave B has greater energy.

• Wave B is a visible light wave.

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Use the two sound wave patterns from an oscilloscope to answer the question that follows. How does Wave 1 compare to Wave 2?

• Wave 1 is louder and higher pitched than Wave 2.

• Wave 1 is quieter and higher pitched than Wave 2.

• Wave 1 is louder and lower pitched than Wave 2.

• Wave 1 is quieter and lower pitched than Wave 2.

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