Physics 7A: Types of Wave Propagation & in Different Media
Quiz by Sherry Felux-Bell
High School
Physics (2017)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
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- Q1Sound waves travel through water by —vibrating water molecules perpendicular to the direction of sound motionbeing absorbed and then emitted by water moleculescausing water molecules to compress and move apartpassing through spaces between water molecules120s112.39.c.7.a
- Q2A student is given the following data in relation to an observed wave in the science laboratory. What can the student conclude about the wave from this information?The wave is a light wave.The wave is an electromagnetic wave.The wave is a mechanical wave.The wave is an ultraviolet wave.120s112.39.c.7.a
- Q3Which of the following is necessary for light to propagate?gas moleculesSolid MatterNone of these are necessary.liquid molecules120s112.39.c.7.a
- Q4Identify the wave parttroughcompressionrefractioncrest120s112.39.c.7.a
- Q5Identify this wave partcrestreflectionTroughcompression120s112.39.c.7.a
- Q6Identify the wave measurementfrequencyamplitudeinterferencewavelength120s112.39.c.7.a
- Q7Identify the wave measurement.frequencyinterferencewavelengthAmplitude120s112.39.c.7.a
- Q8What is traveling along the path?the wavethe energy120s112.39.c.7.a
- Q9Identify the wave type.transverseCompressional (Longitudinal)electromagnetic120s112.39.c.7.a
- Q10Identify the wave typetransversecompressional (longitudinal)120s112.39.c.7.a
- Q11An ocean wave is an example of which propagation of motion?Transverse motion of energyLongitudinal (Compression) motion of energy120s112.39.c.7.a
- Q12Sound is an example of which type of propagation of motion?Transverse motionCompression/longitudinal motion120s112.39.c.7.a
- Q13This slinky is being used as an example of which type of propagation of motion?Compression/longitudinal motion of energyTransverse motion of energy120s112.39.c.7.a
- Q14This slinky is being used as an example of which type of propagation of motion?Transverse motion of energyCompression/longitudinal motion of energy120s112.39.c.7.a
