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Froggy Jumps Waves Study QuizOnline version Study waves basics by Rochelle Wright 1 Define Longitudinal wave a Disturbance is perpendicular to the direction of the wave b Disturbance is parallel to the direction of the wave c Energy moves perpendicular to the wave 2 Define Combination wave a Only longitudinal b Only transverse c Both transverse and longitudinal 3 Define Wavelength a Distance from one end to the other b Distance between crest to crest or trough to trough c Speed of the wave 4 Define Frequency a Number of times pattern repeats in a set time b Speed of energy transfer c Distance between crests 5 Define Amplitude a Max height of wave from rest position to crest or trough b Time for one cycle c Wavelength of the wave 6 Define Absorption a Transfer of energy from wave to medium b Reflection of energy back to source c Frequency change of the wave 7 Define Reflection a Wave changes medium b Wave is absorbed completely c Wave bounces off a surface 8 Define Refraction a Wave stops moving b Wavelength remains constant and direction unchanged c Change in direction as it moves from one medium to another medium 9 Define Diffraction a Increase in amplitude at a point b Conversion to another type of wave c Change in direction as it travels past the edge of something or through an opening 10 What causes an echo to happen? a Sound bounces off of a surface b Light is reflected from a surface c Sound is absorbed by the air 11 What is a transverse wave? a Disturbance is parallel to the wave direction b Disturbance is perpendicular to the wave direction c Energy travels faster than the wave 12 Define a longitudinal wave. a Disturbance is parallel to the direction of the wave b Energy travels in circles c Disturbance is perpendicular to the direction 13 What is a combination wave? a Only transverse motion b Both transverse and longitudinal components exist c Only longitudinal motion 14 Wavelength is the distance between what two points? a Midpoints of waves b Wave amplitudes only c Crests (or troughs) of successive waves 15 Frequency is: how many times a pattern repeats in a set time? a No b Yes c Only for light waves 16 Amplitude is the maximum height from rest to crest or trough? a It's the wave speed b Yes c No, it's width 17 What does absorption refer to in waves? a Wave reflecting back b Wave changing frequency c Transfer of energy from wave to medium 18 What happens in reflection? a Wave speeds up infinitely b Wave bounces off a surface c Wave dies out 19 Refraction is the change in direction due to what? a Wave stopping completely b Color change c Movement through different media 20 Diffraction describes change in direction as waves pass what? a Only at high frequency b Edges or openings c Through vacuum only 21 What causes an echo? a Sound bounces off a surface b Light interference c Sound is absorbed completely 22 Why do waves move at different speeds in different materials? a Because time slows down b Because frequency doubles c Different properties of the medium 23 What tool helps bats move in the dark using waves? a Echolocation b Refraction c Diffraction 24 White light through a prism produces what? a Only red light b A rainbow of colors c Black light 25 What happens when a pencil is placed in water at an angle? a Pencil appears bent due to refraction b Pencil disappears c Pencil remains straight and unchanged 26 If you put thick carpet on walls, ceilings, and floor, sound will: a Be amplified b Travel faster c Be absorbed 27 What does a mirror do when light shines on it at an angle? a Reflects b refracts into a rainbow c Absorbs completely 28 Why do we have shadows? a Light passes through all objects b Light speeds up behind objects c Opaque objects block light 29 What is the term for an object light cannot shine through? a Transparent b Translucent c Opaque 30 Which color best absorbs light? a Blue b Black c White 31 Which reflects the most light? a White b Black c Gray 32 What happens if you place a thick pillow in front of a speaker? a Sound will bounce louder b Sound will be absorbed c Sound becomes instant light 33 Why do objects appear a certain color? a The object reflects one color and absorbs the rest b All colors are reflected c The color is random 34 Which kind of waves require a medium to travel through? a Mechanical waves b Electromagnetic waves c Radio waves 35 What are the two parts of a longitudinal wave? a Amplitude and wavelength b Tension and relaxation c Rarefaction and compression

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Waves Study QuizOnline version

by Rochelle Wright

Define Longitudinal wave

Define Combination wave

Define Wavelength

Define Frequency

Define Amplitude

Define Absorption

Define Reflection

Define Refraction

Define Diffraction

What causes an echo to happen?

What is a transverse wave?

Define a longitudinal wave.

What is a combination wave?

Wavelength is the distance between what two points?

Frequency is: how many times a pattern repeats in a set time?

Amplitude is the maximum height from rest to crest or trough?

What does absorption refer to in waves?

What happens in reflection?

Refraction is the change in direction due to what?

Diffraction describes change in direction as waves pass what?

What causes an echo?

Why do waves move at different speeds in different materials?

What tool helps bats move in the dark using waves?

White light through a prism produces what?

What happens when a pencil is placed in water at an angle?

If you put thick carpet on walls, ceilings, and floor, sound will:

What does a mirror do when light shines on it at an angle?

Why do we have shadows?

What is the term for an object light cannot shine through?

Which color best absorbs light?

Which reflects the most light?

What happens if you place a thick pillow in front of a speaker?

Why do objects appear a certain color?

Which kind of waves require a medium to travel through?

What are the two parts of a longitudinal wave?