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Pre-assessment of Sound and Light

Quiz by Jenna Aufmuth

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10 questions
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  • Q1
    Sound waves are examples of
    mechanical waves.
    longitudinal waves.
    transverse waves.
    circular waves.
    30s
  • Q2
    Interference between two waves can produce a wave that has a
    larger or smaller amplitude.
    only a smaller amplitude
    only a larger amplitude.
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of the following involves waves changing direction?
    Refraction
    All answers are correct
    Diffraction
    Reflection
    30s
  • Q4
    Frequency is measured in _____________.
    Joules
    Seconds
    Hertz
    Meters
    30s
  • Q5
    Which types of waves are the longest?
    Gamma Waves
    X-Ray Waves
    Visible Light Waves
    Radio Waves
    30s
  • Q6
    What color does an object look that reflects light of all wavelengths in equal amounts?
    black
    yellow
    blue
    white
    30s
  • Q7
    What is it called when light rays are bent when passing from one substance to the next?
    Superposition
    Diffraction
    Refraction
    Reflection
    30s
  • Q8
    Which allows visible light to pass through it?
    opaque
    translucent
    transparent
    30s
  • Q9
    Which travels faster, light or sound?
    Sound
    Light
    30s
  • Q10
    What does this symbol mean: λ
    frequency
    wavelength
    speed
    amplitude
    30s

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