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What are the Characteristics of Waves?

Quiz by Devin Turk

Grade 8 STAAR Test (Adopted 2021)
Science (2021)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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  • Q1
    Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between amplitude, frequency, and wavelength in a transverse wave?
    As the frequency increases, the wavelength decreases while the amplitude remains unchanged.
    Increased wavelength correlates with higher amplitude and lower frequency.
    Increasing amplitude leads to longer wavelength and higher frequency.
    Higher frequency results in a shorter wavelength while amplitude stays constant.
    30s
    8.8(A)
  • Q2
    What effect does an increase in amplitude have on the energy of a transverse wave in the electromagnetic spectrum?
    Increasing the amplitude decreases the energy of the wave.
    The energy always remains constant regardless of amplitude changes.
    Increasing the amplitude of a wave increases its energy.
    Amplitude does not affect the energy of the wave.
    30s
    8.8(A)
  • Q3
    Which of the following components is NOT directly affected when the wavelength of a transverse wave is increased?
    Amplitude
    Speed
    Frequency
    Energy
    30s
    8.8(A)
  • Q4
    How does the frequency of a wave in the electromagnetic spectrum relate to its position in the spectrum?
    Lower frequency waves are found at the higher energy end, like radio waves.
    Frequency does not affect the wave's position in the electromagnetic spectrum.
    Higher frequency waves are found at the higher energy end of the spectrum, like gamma rays.
    Waves with higher frequencies are positioned in the spectrum's lower energy range, like microwaves.
    30s
    8.8(A)
  • Q5
    What happens to the wavelength of a transverse wave if its frequency is doubled while its speed remains constant?
    The wavelength remains the same.
    The wavelength is halved.
    The wavelength doubles.
    The wavelength becomes zero.
    30s
    8.8(A)
  • Q6
    In a transverse wave, if the wavelength remains constant but the amplitude is increased, what is the effect on the wave's frequency?
    The frequency decreases.
    The frequency increases.
    The frequency remains unchanged.
    The frequency becomes zero.
    30s
    8.8(A)
  • Q7
    Which characteristic of a transverse wave determines its perceived color in the visible light spectrum?
    Amplitude
    Frequency
    Speed
    Wavelength
    30s
    8.8(A)
  • Q8
    What happens to the frequency of a transverse wave when its speed is increased but its wavelength remains unchanged?
    The frequency increases.
    The frequency decreases.
    The frequency becomes zero.
    The frequency remains unchanged.
    30s
    8.8(A)
  • Q9
    In the electromagnetic spectrum, which type of wave has the longest wavelength?
    Ultraviolet waves
    X-rays
    Gamma rays
    Radio waves
    30s
    8.8(A)
  • Q10
    In terms of wave properties, what differentiates X-rays from visible light in the electromagnetic spectrum?
    X-rays have a higher amplitude and longer wavelength than visible light.
    X-rays have the same frequency but different amplitude compared to visible light.
    X-rays have a lower frequency and longer wavelength than visible light.
    X-rays have a higher frequency and shorter wavelength than visible light.
    30s
    8.8(A)
  • Q11
    In a transverse wave, which of the following correctly describes the relationship between amplitude, frequency, and wavelength?
    Wavelength is independent of frequency.
    Higher amplitude means greater energy in the wave.
    Higher frequency correlates with longer wavelength.
    Amplitude has no effect on energy.
    30s
    8.8(A)
  • Q12
    Which property of a transverse wave changes if the pitch of a sound is increased?
    Frequency increases.
    Wavelength increases.
    Amplitude decreases.
    Amplitude increases.
    30s
    8.8(A)
  • Q13
    Which of the following describes the relationship between wavelength and frequency in the electromagnetic spectrum?
    As wavelength increases, frequency increases.
    Wavelength and frequency are unrelated.
    As wavelength decreases, frequency increases.
    As wavelength decreases, amplitude increases.
    30s
    8.8(A)
  • Q14
    In terms of waves, what does the amplitude determine in an electromagnetic wave?
    The speed of the wave.
    The intensity or brightness of the wave.
    The color of the wave.
    The type of wave.
    30s
    8.8(A)
  • Q15
    What happens to the frequency of a transverse wave if its wavelength is doubled while the speed remains constant?
    The frequency remains the same.
    The frequency doubles.
    The frequency triples.
    The frequency is halved.
    30s
    8.8(A)

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