Practice Waves Assessment

What is a wave?

• A form of gas that travels through space

• A solid object that remains stationary

• A type of matter that can change states

• A disturbance that moves through matter or space, carrying energy

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Which state of matter does sound travel fastest through?

• Vacuum

• Gas

• Liquid

• Solid

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What type of wave is a light wave?

• Mechanical

• Transverse

• Longitudinal

• Sound

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What is the term for the distance from crest to crest of a wave?

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Wave Speed

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

• Microwave

• Radio

• Sound

• Light

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What happens to a wave during reflection?

• It is absorbed by the material

• It bounces off a surface

• It bends when changing materials

• It passes through a material

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Which type of wave does not require a medium to travel?

• Sound wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Mechanical wave

• Electromagnetic wave

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What is the effect of a higher frequency on sound?

• Higher pitch

• Lower amplitude

• Lower pitch

• Higher amplitude

Which material is considered transparent?

• Metal

• Glass

• Wood

• Wax paper

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What is the primary difference between digital and analog signals?

• Digital signals use binary code, analog are continuous waves

• Digital signals are more affected by noise, analog are less affected

• Digital signals are less reliable, analog are more reliable

• Digital signals are continuous, analog are discrete

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