Wave quiz

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higher Physics Quiz on Wave quiz, created by Lavina Railton on 05/05/2016.
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Question 1

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is the amplitude the:
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  • trough to the crest
  • from the rest position to the crest

Question 2

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what is one example of a transverse wave?
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  • sound waves
  • shock waves
  • EM waves

Question 3

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In Transverse waves the vibrations are:
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  • perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer
  • parallel to the direction of the wave

Question 4

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wave speed=
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  • frequency times wavelength
  • wavelength divided by frequency

Question 5

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speed= frequency times wavelength which symbols are correct?
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  • Hz times m
  • f times cm

Question 6

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All waves can be:
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  • refracted,reflected and diffracted
  • refracted, spread out and bounced off

Question 7

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when waves arrive at an obstacle they:
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  • spread out and diffract
  • refract
  • reflect

Question 8

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Angle of Incidence equals:
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  • angle of reflection
  • angle of incidence
  • angle of diffraction

Question 9

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diffraction is:
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  • waves changing speed
  • waves changing direction
  • waves spreading out

Question 10

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the waves with the highest frequency are:
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  • radio waves
  • microwaves
  • gamma rays

Question 11

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Infared waves are used for:
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  • photography
  • communication
  • remote controls and optical fibres
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