Wave Unit Review

Which of these are not mechanical waves and can be used to send a signal to satellites orbiting the earth?

• sound waves

• radio waves

• both sound waves and radio waves

• neither sound waves or radio waves

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__________ transmit signals that carry pictures, data, music and conversations invisibly over long distances and have been the basis for almost all non-written communication and most wireless technologies used by humans today.

• Microwaves

• Radio waves

• Seismic waves

• Infrared waves

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A student looks at ocean waves coming into the beach. An ocean wave with more energy will

• have a greater height.

• have a greater period.

• travel toward the beach faster.

• strike the beach with greater frequency.

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Which of these actions is the BEST evidence that waves can cause objects to move?

• A speed boat races in circles around the lake.

• A teenager swims to shore after an ocean swim.

• A surfer rides back to the beach on his surfboard.

• A dog fetches a ball tossed in a lake and brings it back to the dock.

Radio waves can be used to transmit information. What is an advantage of this method in computer technology?

• Computers can run faster.

• Computers can be wireless.

• Computers can store more data.

• Computers can be made smaller.

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Which term matches label #2?

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Crest

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If the amplitude of a wave increases, what happens to the energy of the wave?

• Increases

• Decreases

• Stays the same

• Goes away

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If the frequency of a wave increases, what happens to the energy of the wave?

• Increases

• Decreases

• Stays the same

• Goes away

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Which term best matches label #1?

• Wavelength

• Crest

• Amplitude

• Trough

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Which term best matches label #3?

• Wavelength

• Crest

• Amplitude

• Trough

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