Waves: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 11 Science

Question 1

Which characteristic determines the brightness of a visible light wave?

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Amplitude

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Frequency

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Wavelength

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Polarization

Question 2

What is the relationship between the wavelength and frequency of a wave?

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They are inversely proportional.

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They are directly proportional.

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They are inversely proportional only for electromagnetic waves.

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They are unrelated.

Question 3

Which of the following materials allows electromagnetic waves to pass through most easily?

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Glass

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Metal

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Wood

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Water

Question 4

What is the difference between reflection and refraction of waves?

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Refraction is the bending of a wave, while reflection is the bouncing back of a wave.

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Reflection is the bending of a wave, while refraction is the bouncing back of a wave.

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Reflection and refraction are the same process.

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Reflection only occurs with electromagnetic waves, while refraction only occurs with mechanical waves.

Question 5

What is the approximate speed of an electromagnetic wave in a vacuum?

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2.998 x 10^8 m/s

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3 x 10^8 m/s

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1.86 x 10^5 m/s

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340 m/s

Question 6

The SI unit for measuring the frequency of waves is:

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Hertz

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Meter

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Second

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Joule

Question 7

Transverse waves are characterized by:

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Perpendicular oscillation

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Parallel oscillation

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Circular oscillation

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Random oscillation

Question 8

Which property is **not** characteristic of waves?

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Density

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Amplitude

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Wavelength

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Frequency

Question 9

Which wave type involves particles vibrating perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation?

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Transverse wave

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Longitudinal wave

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Surface wave

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Mechanical wave

Question 10

The speed of a wave in a medium is determined by:

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Frequency divided by wavelength

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Wavelength divided by frequency

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Wavelength multiplied by frequency

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Frequency multiplied by period

Question 11

Which of the following is **not** part of the electromagnetic spectrum?

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Sound waves

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Radio waves

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Microwaves

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X-rays

Question 12

Which practical application primarily utilizes radio waves?

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Mobile communication

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Medical imaging

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Internet access

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Microwave ovens

Question 13

Define the principle of superposition for waves.

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When two or more waves interact, they combine to form a new wave.

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When two or more waves interact, they cancel each other out.

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When two or more waves interact, they reflect off each other.

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When two or more waves interact, they refract through each other.

Question 14

Which property is NOT characteristic of waves?

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Buoyancy

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Amplitude

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Frequency

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Speed

Question 15

A wave with a frequency of 2 Hz undergoes oscillations:

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Twice per second

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Twice per minute

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Four times per minute

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Four times per second

Question 16

Which type of wave exhibits vibrations perpendicular to the direction of propagation?

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Transverse wave

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Longitudinal wave

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Surface wave

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Electromagnetic wave

Question 17

Which segment of the electromagnetic spectrum possesses the lowest frequency and longest wavelength?

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Radio waves

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Microwaves

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Infrared radiation

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Ultraviolet radiation

Question 18

The unit of measurement for wavelength is:

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Meter

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Hertz

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Joule

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Kelvin

Question 19

How does the use of electromagnetic radiation in daily life impact society? Consider the benefits and potential risks, including privacy concerns, health effects, and environmental consequences.

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Electromagnetic radiation technologies provide numerous benefits to society, but it is important to consider and mitigate potential risks.

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Electromagnetic radiation is always harmful to human health.

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The use of electromagnetic radiation in everyday life has no impact on privacy.

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The environmental impact of electromagnetic radiation is negligible.

Question 20

What type of wave propagates through a medium by compressing and expanding it?

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Longitudinal wave

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Transverse wave

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Electromagnetic wave

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Mechanical wave

Question 21

Within the electromagnetic spectrum, which waves have the shortest wavelength?

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Gamma rays

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X-rays

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Radio waves

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Ultraviolet light

Question 22

How does the wavelength of a wave relate to its frequency?

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Wavelength is inversely proportional to frequency

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Wavelength is directly proportional to frequency

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Wavelength is independent of frequency

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Frequency is directly proportional to wavelength

Question 23

Which factor has a significant impact on the speed of a wave?

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The medium through which the wave travels

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The frequency of the wave

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The wavelength of the wave

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The temperature of the medium

Question 24

How do transverse waves differ from longitudinal waves in terms of particle motion?

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Transverse waves: perpendicular displacement; Longitudinal waves: parallel displacement

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Transverse waves: parallel displacement; Longitudinal waves: perpendicular displacement

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Transverse waves are mechanical waves; Longitudinal waves are electromagnetic waves

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Longitudinal waves have a higher frequency than transverse waves

Question 25

How are the speed, wavelength, and frequency of a wave mathematically related?

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Speed = wavelength x frequency

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Speed = frequency / wavelength

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Wavelength = speed / frequency

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Frequency = speed x wavelength

Question 26

Which of the following is not a property of waves?

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Gravitational force

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Amplitude

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Frequency

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Wavelength

Question 27

Which property does NOT describe a wave?

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Mass

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Amplitude

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Frequency

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Wavelength

Question 28

Which wave type does not require a physical medium to travel through?

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Electromagnetic wave

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Longitudinal wave

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Transverse wave

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Mechanical wave

Question 29

What is the formula that describes the relationship between wave speed (v), frequency (f), and wavelength (λ)?

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v = fλ

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v = λ/f

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f = vλ

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λ = v/f

Question 30

Which application of electromagnetic radiation utilizes the lowest frequency range?

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Radio communication

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Microwave ovens

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X-rays

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Ultraviolet lamps

Question 31

Which factor influences the speed of a wave?

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Medium through which it travels

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Amplitude

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Frequency

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Direction of propagation

Question 32

What is the phase difference between two waves that are perfectly aligned?

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0°

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90°

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180°

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270°

Question 33

What is the effect of increasing the amplitude of a wave?

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Increased intensity

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Increased wavelength

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Decreased frequency

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No effect on the wave

Question 34

What is the term for the phenomenon where waves spread out after passing through an opening or around an obstacle?

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Diffraction

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Interference

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Reflection

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Refraction

Question 35

Which of the following is a type of wave that exhibits nodes and antinodes, oscillating in specific patterns?

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Waves on a guitar string

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Light waves

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Waves on a pond

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Seismic waves

Question 36

How does the density of a medium affect the speed of a wave traveling through it?

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The denser the medium, the slower the wave

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The denser the medium, the faster the wave

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The wave speed is independent of the direction of travel

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The medium has no effect on the wave speed

Question 37

How is the intensity of a wave related to its amplitude?

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The amplitude is proportional to the square of the intensity

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The amplitude is inversely proportional to the intensity

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The amplitude is directly proportional to the intensity

Question 38

Which of the following applications involves the use of the Doppler effect?

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Measuring the speed of moving objects

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Creating special effects in movies

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Recording sound

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Tuning musical instruments

Question 39

How does a polarized wave differ from an unpolarized wave?

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A polarized wave oscillates in a specific plane perpendicular to the direction of propagation, while an unpolarized wave oscillates in all planes perpendicular to the direction of propagation.

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A polarized wave has a higher frequency than an unpolarized wave

Question 40

Which of the following properties is unique to **mechanical waves**?

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They require a medium to propagate.

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They transfer energy without transporting matter.

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They can travel through a vacuum.

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They can be transverse or longitudinal.

Question 41

The speed of a wave primarily depends on:

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The medium through which it travels.

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The frequency of the wave.

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The direction of travel.

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The wavelength of the wave.

Question 42

The electromagnetic spectrum is organized in ascending order of:

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Frequency

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Amplitude

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Wavelength

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Energy

Question 43

Which type of electromagnetic wave has the **shortest wavelength**?

Accepted Answer

Gamma rays

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Infrared radiation

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Microwaves

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Ultraviolet light

Question 44

When two waves of equal frequency and amplitude **interfere destructively**, the resulting wave has:

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Zero amplitude.

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Half the amplitude of the original waves.

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Double the amplitude of the original waves.

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The same amplitude as the original waves.

Question 45

The refractive index of a material is a measure of:

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How much the speed of light changes when passing through the material.

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The angle at which light is bent when passing through the material.

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The amount of light absorbed by the material.

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a property of waves?

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Mass

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Wavelength

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Amplitude

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Frequency

Question 47

Which region of the electromagnetic spectrum has the longest wavelengths?

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Radio waves

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Infrared radiation

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Microwaves

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Ultraviolet radiation

Question 48

What is the relationship between the frequency (f) and wavelength (λ) of a wave?

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f λ = v

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λ / f = v

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f / λ = v

Question 49

When a wave encounters an obstacle, what occurs?

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Reflection, refraction, and diffraction

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Only refraction

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Only diffraction

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Only reflection

Question 50

Which of the following is an application of microwaves?

Accepted Answer

Microwave ovens

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Telescopes

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X-ray machines

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Microscopes

Question 51

What is the term for the point on a wave where the displacement is zero?

Accepted Answer

Node

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Amplitude

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Trough

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Crest

Question 52

What is the difference between constructive and destructive interference?

Accepted Answer

Constructive interference produces a larger amplitude, while destructive interference produces a smaller amplitude.

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Constructive interference produces a smaller amplitude, while destructive interference produces a larger amplitude.

Question 53

Which of the following is NOT a use of ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

Cooking

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Sonar

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Cleaning

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Medical imaging