Physical Science

Chapter 10: Waves

Standardized Test Practice

1
When a compressional wave travels through a medium, which way does matter in the medium move?
A)backward
B)in all directions
C)in the same direction the wave travels
D)at right angles to the direction of the wave
2
What wave property is shown at F?

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A)amplitude
B)wavelength
C)crest
D)trough
3
What wave property is indicated by the letter J?

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A)wavelength
B)crest
C)amplitude
D)trough
4
The distance between the rest position and the trough of a wave is its _______
A)wave frequency
B)wave intensity
C)wavelength
D)wave amplitude
5
From which of the following can the wavelength of a wave be directly calculated?
A)frequency
B)amplitude
C)crests
D)height
6
The energy carried by a wave can be increased by increasing its _______.
A)diffraction
B)amplitude
C)speed
D)frequency
7
What type of wave is illustrated?

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A)compressional
B)transverse
C)seismic
D)reflected
8
Describe the motion of the piece of string tied to the coil.

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A)It moves up and down as the wave passes.
B)It moves in a circular motion.
C)It moves back and forth as the wave passes.
D)It does not move as the wave passes.
9
The bending of a wave as it passes an obstruction is called _______.
A)interference
B)reflection
C)diffraction
D)refraction
10
The effect of two waves overlapping to form a wave with an amplitude less than either of the original waves is called _______.
A)destructive interference
B)constructive interference
C)diffraction
D)resonance
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