Sound Wave Worksheet

What parts of the wave are labeled X and Y?

• X represents the compressions; Y represents the rarefactions

• X represents the rarefactions; Y represents the compressions

• X represents the compressions; Y represents the wavelength

• X represents the rarefactions; Y represents the wavelength

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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. [Diagram A]

• B. [Diagram B]

• C. [Diagram C]

• D. [Diagram D]

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When a pencil is placed in a cup of water, the pencil looks bent. What does this demonstration show?

• reflection

• refraction

• interference

• diffraction

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Which of the following describe diffraction?

• the bouncing back of waves as they meet a surface

• the bending of waves as they pass from one substance to another

• the combining of two waves that meet at a point

• the bending of waves as they pass an edge or small opening

Which object is best used to demonstrate the bending of light as it passes through a substance?

• flat plane mirror

• convex lens

• concave mirror

• dark rod

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Which diagram shows how the light waves most likely will be reflected off the mirror?

• Diagram A

• Diagram B

• Diagram C

• Diagram D

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Observe the diagrams labeled A and B. Which diagram correctly shows the law of reflection, where the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection?

• Diagram A

• Diagram B

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In diagram A, is the law of reflection being followed?

• Yes, the law of reflection is being followed.

• No, the law of reflection is not being followed.

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In diagram B, what is happening and is the law of reflection being followed?

• Light is reflecting and the law of reflection is followed.

• Light is refracting and the law of reflection is not followed.

• Light is absorbed and the law of reflection is not followed.

• Light is scattered and the law of reflection is not followed.

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The speed at which sound waves travel depends on the

• distance between the vibration source and the receiver.

• type of material through which the sound travels.

• size of the object making the sound.

• type of device making the sound.

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