2024-2025 Properties of Waves

What is the frequency of light when it interacts with matter and its wavelength changes?

• Reflection

• Absorption

• Refraction

• Diffusion

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What is the term for the number of wave crests passing a point per unit time?

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Speed

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What is the arrangement of molecules in a longitudinal wave that is spread out?

• A) Rarefaction

• B) Compression

• C) Diffusion

• D) Dispersion

What type of waves travel as longitudinal waves?

• An example is sound waves.

• Light waves

• Radio waves

• X-rays

Calculate the wave frequency based on the given question.

The speed of the wave is 15 m/s and the wave length is 30m

• 15m/s x 30m = 45Hz

• 30m /15m/s =2m

• 15m/s /30m = .5Hz

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What happens to the frequency of light when it spreads out after passing through another medium?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It remains the same

• It scatters

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What type of waves are able to travel all different types of medium and no media at all?

• Light waves from the electromagnetic spectrum.

• Sound waves

• Water waves

• Seismic waves

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Calculate the wave frequency based on the equation V=f x λ, which describes the relationship between which of the following wave properties?

• Velocity, frequency, and wavelength

• Voltage, force, and length

• Volume, force, and distance

• Viscosity, flow rate, and length

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

What is the term used to describe the number of wave crests passing a fixed point per second, often measured in Hertz?

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Velocity

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What does a higher amplitude indicate in a wave in terms of energy?

• Increased energy

• Decreased frequency

• Longer wavelength

• Lower speed

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