Waves: Properties, Applications, and Exam Preparation

Question 1

The distance between two consecutive peaks or troughs of a wave is known as:

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Wavelength

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Frequency

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Amplitude

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Period

Question 2

The maximum displacement of a wave from its resting position is called:

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Amplitude

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Wavelength

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Frequency

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Period

Question 3

Which of the following influences the speed of a wave?

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Medium it travels through

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Wavelength

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Frequency

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Amplitude

Question 4

When a wave encounters a boundary it cannot pass through, it undergoes:

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Reflection

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Transmission

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Absorption

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Refraction

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental property of waves?

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Color

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Wavelength

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Frequency

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Amplitude

Question 6

Which of the following has the highest frequency?

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X-rays

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Radio waves

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Microwaves

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Visible light

Question 7

The wavelength of a wave is:

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The distance between two adjacent crests or troughs

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The height of the wave

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The time it takes for one wave cycle

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The speed of the wave

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a property of waves?

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Velocity

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Wavelength

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Frequency

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Amplitude

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental property of waves?

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Mass

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Wavelength

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Frequency

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Velocity

Question 10

A wave with a shorter wavelength generally exhibits what characteristic?

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Higher frequency

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Lower frequency

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Same frequency

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Unpredictable frequency

Question 11

What is the standard unit used to measure frequency?

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Hertz

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Meters

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Seconds

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Decibels

Question 12

Amplitude refers to which aspect of a wave?

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Its height or displacement

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Its speed of travel

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Its direction of movement

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Its energy content

Question 13

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

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Light wave

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Sound wave in air

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Water wave on a pond

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Seismic wave from an earthquake

Question 14

What happens to the wavelength of a light wave when it enters a medium with a higher refractive index?

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Decreases

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Increases

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Remains unchanged

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Changes randomly

Question 15

Which of the following devices utilizes the principles of wave diffraction?

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MRI machine

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Telescope

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Microphone

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Loudspeaker

Question 16

What is the term for the phenomenon where waves combine to create areas of constructive and destructive interference?

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Superposition

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Reflection

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Refraction

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Diffraction

Question 17

Which of the following is a real-world example of the Doppler effect?

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The change in pitch of a siren as it approaches

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The constant humming of a guitar string

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The shifting color of distant stars

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The echo of sound waves in a room

Question 18

What is the primary medical application of ultrasound waves?

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Creating images of internal organs

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Treating medical conditions

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Sterilizing surgical equipment

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Measuring blood flow rates

Question 19

Which property describes the distance between adjacent crests or troughs of a wave?

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Wavelength

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Frequency

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Amplitude

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Period

Question 20

Which type of wave 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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Seismic wave

Question 21

Which device converts electrical signals into sound waves?

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Loudspeaker

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Microphone

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Oscilloscope

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Amplifier

Question 22

Which phenomenon describes the bending of waves around obstacles?

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Diffraction

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Reflection

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Refraction

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Interference

Question 23

Which of the following describes a high-frequency wave?

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Short wavelength and high energy

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Long wavelength and low energy

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High amplitude and low speed

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Low frequency and high amplitude

Question 24

The speed of a wave is determined by:

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Medium and wavelength

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Wavelength and frequency

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Frequency and amplitude

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Amplitude and medium

Question 25

Sound waves are an example of:

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Longitudinal waves in gases

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Transverse waves in solids

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Surface waves in liquids

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Seismic waves in the Earth's crust

Question 26

Which property is NOT characteristic of waves?

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Temperature

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Wavelength

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Amplitude

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Velocity

Question 27

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs of a wave is referred to as its:

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Wavelength

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Amplitude

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Frequency

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Velocity

Question 28

Which of the following waves has the highest frequency range?

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Ultraviolet waves

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Radio waves

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Microwaves

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Infrared waves

Question 29

The speed of a wave:

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Depends on the medium through which it travels

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Is constant for all waves

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Is directly proportional to its wavelength

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Is inversely proportional to its frequency

Question 30

The bending of a wave as it transitions from one medium to another is referred to as:

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Refraction

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Diffraction

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Reflection

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Dispersion

Question 31

Which of the following exemplifies a transverse wave?

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Electromagnetic waves

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Sound waves

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Water waves

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Seismic waves

Question 32

A wave propagating through a medium transfers:

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Energy

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Matter

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Both energy and matter

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Neither energy nor matter

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of waves?

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Size

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Wavelength

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Frequency

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Amplitude

Question 34

The standard unit for measuring wavelength is:

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Meters

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Hertz

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Seconds

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Newtons

Question 35

Which wave type is characterized by oscillations 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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Sound wave

Question 36

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

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Sound wave

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Light wave

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Radio wave

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X-ray

Question 37

The energy carried by a wave is proportional to its:

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Amplitude

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Wavelength

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Frequency

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Speed

Question 38

Which of the following waves has the highest frequency?

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X-rays

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Visible light

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Microwaves

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Radio waves

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental property of a wave?

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Volume

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Wavelength

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Period

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Amplitude

Question 40

The relationship between the wavelength and period of a wave can be described as:

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Wavelength and period are inversely proportional.

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Wavelength and period are directly proportional.

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Wavelength is proportional to the square of the period.

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Wavelength and period are independent of each other.

Question 41

Which type of wave can propagate through a vacuum?

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Electromagnetic waves

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Transverse waves

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Longitudinal waves

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Surface waves

Question 42

Amplitude is a characteristic of a wave that relates to its:

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Intensity

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Direction of propagation

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Speed

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Polarization

Question 43

Transverse waves are characterized by:

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Particle motion perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation

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Particle motion parallel to the direction of wave propagation

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No particle motion

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A combination of transverse and longitudinal motion

Question 44

The Doppler effect is associated with:

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Changes in wave frequency due to relative motion between the source and observer

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Changes in wave amplitude due to relative motion between the source and observer

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Changes in wave speed due to relative motion between the source and observer

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Changes in wave polarization due to relative motion between the source and observer

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT an example of a practical application of waves?

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Cooking

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Medical imaging

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Remote sensing

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Wireless communication

Question 46

The SI unit of measurement for wavelength is:

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Meter (m)

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Hertz (Hz)

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Second (s)

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Joule (J)

Question 47

When two waves combine, the resulting wave pattern is determined by:

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Interference

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Diffraction

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Reflection

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Refraction

Question 48

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

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Inversely proportional

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Directly proportional

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No relationship

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Equal

Question 49

What happens to the wavelength of a wave when its frequency increases?

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Decreases

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Increases

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Stays the same

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Cannot be determined

Question 50

Which of the following is a type of mechanical wave?

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Sound

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Light

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Radio

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X-rays

Question 51

What is the amplitude of a wave?

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Its height

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Its speed

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Its direction

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Its frequency

Question 52

Which statement about the speed of a wave is true?

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It depends on the medium

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It is constant

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It depends on the wavelength

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It depends on the amplitude

Question 53

How can a wave medium be described?

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The material through which a wave travels

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The disturbance that travels through a material

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The energy carried by a wave

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The speed at which a wave travels

Question 54

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

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Light wave

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Water wave

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Sound wave

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Seismic wave

Question 55

What physical quantity describes the speed of a wave?

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The distance traveled by a wave per unit time

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The frequency of a wave

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The amplitude of a wave

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The wavelength of a wave

Question 56

How does the amplitude of a wave relate to its energy?

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The amplitude of a wave is directly proportional to its energy

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The amplitude of a wave is inversely proportional to its energy

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The amplitude of a wave has no effect on its energy

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The amplitude of a wave is the square root of its energy

Question 57

What is the key idea behind the principle of superposition?

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When multiple waves overlap, the resulting wave is the sum of the individual waves

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When multiple waves overlap, the resulting wave is the average of the individual waves

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When multiple waves overlap, the resulting wave is the product of the individual waves

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When multiple waves overlap, the resulting wave is the difference between the individual waves

Question 58

The space between consecutive crests of a wave is called its:

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Wavelength

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Frequency

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Amplitude

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Period

Question 59

The phenomenon where waves change direction when passing through an opening or around an obstacle is called:

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Diffraction

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Reflection

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Refraction

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Interference

Question 60

Which of the following is NOT a property of waves?

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Volume

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Wavelength

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Frequency

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Amplitude

Question 61

Which of the following can affect the speed of a wave?

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The medium through which it travels

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Wavelength

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Amplitude

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Frequency

Question 62

A wave with a frequency of 440 Hz is in the range of:

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Audio

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Infrasonic

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Ultrasonic

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Radio

Question 63

Which of the following is a type of electromagnetic wave?

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Light

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Sound

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Water

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P-waves

Question 64

Which of the following is a characteristic of a transverse wave?

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Particles vibrate perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation

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Particles vibrate parallel to the direction of wave propagation

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Particles do not vibrate

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Only applies to electromagnetic waves