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Year 9 Waves

Quiz by Kate Downey

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27 questions
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  • Q1
    A disturbance that transfers energy from place to place is called a
    compression
    wave
    vibration
    medium
    30s
  • Q2
    Mechanical waves are created when a source of energy causes a medium (such as a solid, liquid or gas) to
    expand
    compress
    vibrate
    move
    30s
  • Q3
    The highest parts of a transverse wave are called
    wavelengths
    peak or crest
    troughs
    amplitudes
    30s
  • Q4
    Waves that have vibration or disturbances which move parallel to the direction in which the waves are traveling are called
    seismic waves
    surface waves
    transverse waves
    longitudinal waves
    45s
  • Q5
    The speed of a wave is its wavelength multiplied by its
    reflection
    virbatuion
    amplitude
    frequency
    30s
  • Q6
    The bending of waves due to a change in medium is called
    refraction
    diffraction
    interference
    reflection
    30s
  • Q7
    Frequency is measured in units called
    nodes
    m/s
    amps
    hertz
    30s
  • Q8
    When a wave hits a surface through which it CANNOT pass and bounces back, it undergoes
    interference
    reflection
    diffraction
    refraction
    30s
  • Q9
    In transverse waves, the particles of the medium move at right angles to the direction in which the wave is traveling
    False
    True
    30s
  • Q10
    Waves that require a medium (such as a solid, liquid or gas) through which to travel are called electromagnetic waves.
    True
    False
    30s
  • Q11
    A mechanical wave is created when the _____________ vibrates or moves back and forth or up and down
    electromagnetism
    medium
    sound wave
    light wave
    30s
  • Q12
    Which equation represent how the speed of a wave is linked to its frequency (F) and wavelength ( λ)?
    Speed = F / λ
    Speed = λ / F
    Speed = λ x F
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the wavelength of a 25-hertz wave traveling at 3.5 m/s?
    0.14 m
    14 s
    .14 s
    14 m
    60s
  • Q14
    The wave in the image is a ___________________ wave.
    Question Image
    diffracted
    transverse
    longitudinal
    compressional
    30s
  • Q15
    The wave in the image is a ___________________ wave.
    Question Image
    mechanical
    earthquake
    transverse
    compressional
    30s

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