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Waves

Quiz by Matthew Hunt

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10 questions
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  • Q1
    When a beam of light travels from a solid to a gas, one would expect the light to _____.
    move along the normal
    bend towards the normal
    continue moving straight
    bend away from the normal
    20s
  • Q2
    The Law of Reflection states _____.
    the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection
    the angle of incidence is half of the angle of reflection
    the angle of incidence does not equal the law of reflection
    20s
  • Q3
    Which of the following wave behaviors requires a wave to change between media?
    reflection
    interference
    refraction
    diffraction
    20s
  • Q4
    Results in a wave with a higher amplitude than the original two waves.
    destructive interference
    constructive interference
    20s
  • Q5
    Sound waves bending around a corner of a house.
    diffraction
    refraction
    interference
    reflection
    20s
  • Q6
    Wave travels at 300,000 km/s, doesn't need a medium, and includes radio waves.
    electromagnetic
    mechanical
    20s
  • Q7
    Needs a solid, liquid or gas to carry energy. Can travel as a transverse or longitudinal wave.
    mechanical
    electromagnetic
    20s
  • Q8
    Through which of the following would light travel the fastest?
    window
    helium
    pool water
    20s
  • Q9
    The Doppler Effect _____.
    causes the amplitude of moving objects to appear to change.
    causes the frequency of moving objects to appear to change
    causes the loudness of moving objects to appear to change.
    20s
  • Q10
    As frequency increases, wavelength _____.
    remains constant
    decreases
    increases
    20s

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