MODULE TEST 2

MODULE TEST 2
1. A _______ is a periodic
disturbance that moves
away from a source and
carries energy with it.
2. When you observe a
wave, the source is
always a ___________.
3. What type of wave is it?
4. What type of wave is it?
5. ___________ is the distance
between any successive identical
parts of the wave. For instance, the
distance from one crest to the next
is equal to one full wavelength.
6. ___________ is the maximum
displacement of a vibrating
particle on either side of its
normal position when the wave
passes.
 
7. __________ is the time
required for one
complete wave to pass a
given point.
8. The unit for frequency
is ___________.
9. Indicate the interval that
represents a half wavelength.
10. The amplitude of the wave in the
diagram above is given by letter __.
11. Mechanical waves transport energy from one
place to another through
a. Alternately vibrating particles of the medium
b. Particles travelling with the wave
c. Vibrating particles and travelling particles
d. None of the above
12. The higher the frequency of a wave,
a. the lower its speed
b. the shorter its wavelength
c. the greater its amplitude
d. the longer its period
13. A _________is a substance
(solid, liquid, gas or plasma)
that can propagate energy
waves.
14. The wave speed of all
electromagnetic waves is the
same and equal to the speed of
light which is approximately
equal to _____________ m/s.
15. ___________ waves
are waves that require a
physical medium to
travel.
16. Which of the given intervals represent one half
wavelength?

A. C to E B. B to F C. A to B D. A to E
17. Which is NOT correct about waves?
a. Waves carry energy from place to place but
the particles do not move with the waves.
b. Waves have the capacity to transmit messages
c. Waves transfer particles (matter) and energy
d. Waves can be classified as either
electromagnetic or mechanical.
18. In (1) ______ waves, the individual particles in the
medium move parallel to the direction of the travel of the
wave. An example of this is (2)
A. (1) transverse (2) sound
B. (1) transverse (2) visible light
C. (1) longitudinal(2) visible light
D. (1) longitudinal(2) sound
19. What will happen as the frequency of the wave
increases and its speed remains constant?
A. The wavelength decreases
B. The wavelength increases
C. The amplitude increases
D. The wave period increases
20. Waves in a lake are 5.00 m in length and pass an
anchored boat1.25 s apart. The speed of the wave is:
A. 0.25 m/s
B. 4.00 m/s
C. 6.25 m/s
D. 3x10 m/s
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21. Energy from the sun reaches the earth through
__________.
A. Infrared waves
B. Ultraviolet waves
C. Mechanical waves
D. Electromagnetic waves
For item 22 to 24, refer to the figure below

Wave A

Wave B

Wave C

22. Which two waves have the same amplitude?

A. Waves A and B C. Waves A and C
B. Waves B and C D. All waves have the same
For item 22 to 24, refer to the figure below

Wave A

Wave B

Wave C

23. Which two waves have varying amplitude but with the same
wavelengths?
A. Waves A and B C. Waves A and C
B. Waves B and C D. All waves have the same
For item 22 to 24, refer to the figure below

Wave A

Wave B

Wave C

24. Which wave has the highest frequency?

A. Wave A C. Wave C
B. Wave B D. All waves have the same
25. How does the frequency of infrared (IR) compare with the
frequency of ultraviolet (UV) waves?
A. Infrared waves have lower frequency than ultraviolet waves.
B. Infrared waves have higher frequency than ultraviolet waves.
C. Infrared waves have the same frequency than ultraviolet waves.
D. Infrared is not comparable in frequency with ultraviolet waves.
CRITICAL THINKING
1. What is the relationship
of wavelength and
frequency?
2. What is the relationship
between frequency and
energy?
Problem Solving:
Waves in a lake are 5.00 m in
length and pass an anchored
boat 1.25 s apart.
What is the speed of the wave?
Find frequency
Solve for wave speed
2. Suppose you observed an anchored boat to rise
and fall once every 5.0 seconds as waves whose
crests are 25 meters apart pass by it.
a. What is the frequency of the observed waves?
b. What is the speed of the waves?