Physics: 2.1&2.2

1. 1Waves transfer energy

   1. ATrue
   2. BFalse
2. 2Transverse waves are parallel to the direction of energy transfer

   1. ATrue
   2. BFalse
3. 3Transverse waves are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer

   1. ATrue
   2. BFalse
4. 4Longitudinal waves are parallel to the direction of energy transfer

   1. ATrue
   2. BFalse
5. 5Electromagnetic waves are:

   1. ALongitudinal
   2. BTransverse
6. 6Sound waves are:

   1. ALongitudinal
   2. BTransverse
7. 7What type of wave shows areas of compression and rarefaction?

   1. ALongitudinal
   2. BTransverse
8. 8Frequency is measures in:

   1. AHz
   2. Bm/s
   3. Cm
9. 9Wave speed is measured in:

   1. AHz
   2. Bm/s
   3. Cm
10. 10Wavelength is measured in:

    1. AHz
    2. Bm/s
    3. Cm

11. 11Electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum

    1. ATrue
    2. BFalse
12. 12Give two properties of X-rays:

    1. AAbsorbed by metal and bone
    2. BAbsorbed by healthy tissue
    3. CTransmitted by metal and bone
    4. DTransmitted by healthy tissue
13. 13Why is long exposure to X-rays dangerous?

    1. ABecause it's an electromagnetic wave
    2. BBecause it has a low ionising power
    3. CBecause it has a high ionising power
14. 14What are some examples of X-ray use in medicine?

    1. ACT scanning
    2. BKilling cancer cellls
    3. CTo take photographs
    4. DAbsorbing X-rays heals you

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Quiz on Physics: 2.1&2.2, created by chloe.halliwell on 04/06/2014.

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