Wave and Sound Quiz

What is a wave and what does it transfer?

• A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy.

• A wave is a solid object that transfers matter.

• A wave is a liquid that transfers heat.

• A wave is a gas that transfers sound.

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Define and give the unit for frequency.

• Frequency is the number of waves per second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

• Frequency is the speed of a wave, measured in meters per second (m/s).

• Frequency is the height of a wave, measured in meters (m).

• Frequency is the length of a wave, measured in meters (m).

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

• They are directly proportional.

• They are inversely proportional.

• They are unrelated.

• They are the same.

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What are the four key characteristics of a wave?

• Amplitude, frequency, wavelength, and period.

• Height, depth, width, length.

• Color, texture, shape, size.

• Mass, volume, density, temperature.

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Describe the difference between mechanical and electromagnetic waves.

• Mechanical waves require a medium; electromagnetic waves do not.

• Mechanical waves are faster than electromagnetic waves.

• Mechanical waves are visible; electromagnetic waves are not.

• Mechanical waves are only found in water; electromagnetic waves are only in air.

Why can’t mechanical waves travel through space?

• There is no medium in space.

• Space is too cold.

• Space is too hot.

• Space is too dark.

How do amplitude and frequency affect the energy carried by a wave?

• Higher amplitude and frequency increase energy.

• Higher amplitude and frequency decrease energy.

• Amplitude and frequency do not affect energy.

• Only amplitude affects energy.

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What happens when a wave is reflected?

• It bounces back.

• It disappears.

• It speeds up.

• It slows down.

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Describe how refraction and diffraction are different.

• Refraction bends waves; diffraction spreads them.

• Refraction speeds up waves; diffraction slows them down.

• Refraction stops waves; diffraction starts them.

• Refraction and diffraction are the same.

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How is sound produced?

• By vibrating objects.

• By heating objects.

• By cooling objects.

• By moving objects.

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