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GCSE Physics Quiz on Waves, created by W0mpM3mb3r on 25/05/2016.

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Waves

Question 1 of 10

1

A light wave is a ........ wave

Select one of the following:

  • longitude

  • transverse

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

1

The electromagnetic radiation with the longest wave length is

Select one of the following:

  • Gamma rays

  • Visible light

  • Micro waves

  • Radio waves

  • Infra red

  • Ultra voilet

  • X-rays

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

1

Radio waves have a wave length longer than 10cm

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

1

What do radio waves do when they hit the ionosphere?

Select one of the following:

  • Diffract

  • Reflect

  • Refract

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

1

Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

microwaves are used to ( cook, communicate, write ) with ( elephants, people, satellites, TV ) because it can pass through the ( ionosphere, air, lead ) with ( ease, help, dificulty ).

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

1

how do optical fibers work?

Select one of the following:

  • through diffraction

  • through reflection

  • through refraction

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

1

Sound is caused by what?

Select one of the following:

  • passing through objects

  • vibrating particles

  • Electromagnetic radiation

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

1

sound waves can travel through a vacuum

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

1

light can travel through a vacuum

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

1

Both light and sound waves can reflect, refract and diffract.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation