Physics Chapter on Waves and Light

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What is the unit of measurement for frequency?

Meters

Seconds

Degrees

Hertz (correct)

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs.

True (A)

What is the formula for calculating the velocity of a wave?

Velocity = Frequency × Wavelength

The ____ of a wave is a measure of its height from the midpoint to a crest.

amplitude Signup and view all the answers

Match the following wave characteristics with their corresponding descriptions:

Frequency = Distance between two consecutive crests or troughs Wavelength = Number of vibrations per unit time Velocity = How fast the wave propagates Amplitude = Maximum displacement of a wave from its equilibrium position Signup and view all the answers

The angle of incidence is always greater than the angle of reflection.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

A pinhole camera uses a small ______ to project an image onto a surface.

hole Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

Refraction = The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another. Converging lens = A lens that causes parallel light rays to converge at a point. Diverging lens = A lens that causes parallel light rays to diverge. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of lenses discussed in the text?

Converging (convex) and Diverging (concave) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following changes when light is refracted?

Wavelength (B), Speed (C), Direction (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of wave moves in a direction perpendicular to its wave motion?

Transverse wave (B) Signup and view all the answers

Sound travels faster in air than in water.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What changes the pitch of a sound wave?

Wavelength Signup and view all the answers

The wavelength of violet light is approximately ______ nm.

400 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of waves with their definitions:

Longitudinal wave = Wave acting along the same line of propagation Transverse wave = Wave form is perpendicular to wave motion Sound wave = Compression wave of particles in a medium Electromagnetic wave = Wave that propagates through electrical and magnetic fields Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the lens in the eye?

To adjust the shape and focus light onto the retina (A) Signup and view all the answers

The iris is the part of the eye that contains the photoreceptors.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What condition is characterized by difficulty focusing on distant objects?

Myopia Signup and view all the answers

The colored part of the eye that controls pupil size is called the ______.

iris Signup and view all the answers

Match the following eye diseases with their descriptions:

Myopia = Difficulty focusing on far objects Hyperopia = Difficulty focusing on near objects Astigmatism = Vision distortion due to irregular cornea Color Blindness = Inability to distinguish certain colors Signup and view all the answers

What is produced during the citric acid cycle?

ATP and carbon dioxide (C) Signup and view all the answers

Pyruvate is converted to Acetyl CoA if oxygen is not available.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where does glycolysis occur in the cell?

cytoplasm Signup and view all the answers

If oxygen is available, pyruvate is converted to _____ which enters the citric acid cycle.

Acetyl CoA Signup and view all the answers

Match the processes involved in cellular respiration with their descriptions:

Glycolysis = Breaks down glucose into pyruvate Citric Acid Cycle = Produces ATP and carbon dioxide Electron transport chain = Creates a gradient for ATP production Lactic acid fermentation = Occurs when oxygen is not available Signup and view all the answers

What is the main product of photosynthesis?

Glucose (A) Signup and view all the answers

Benedict's solution indicates the presence of starch by turning purple.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the four main components produced during photosynthesis?

Glucose and Oxygen, from Carbon Dioxide and Water Signup and view all the answers

_____ is necessary for healthy bones and teeth.

Calcium Signup and view all the answers

Match the following minerals with their functions:

Calcium = Healthy bones and teeth Iron = Making red blood cells Nitrogen = Making amino acids Iodine = Thyroid gland function Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of starch in plants?

Energy storage (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the stomach in the digestive process?

Mixes food with hydrochloric acid and enzymes (D) Signup and view all the answers

Animal cells contain chloroplasts necessary for photosynthesis.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is responsible for energy production in both plant and animal cells?

Mitochondria Signup and view all the answers

The small intestine is where the digestion process is completed and nutrients are absorbed.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Plants use _____ to build their cell walls.

cellulose Signup and view all the answers

What do complex carbohydrates break down into during digestion?

sugars Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components with their functions:

Nucleus = Contains hereditary material and sends growth signals Chloroplast = Site of photosynthesis Large Vacuole = Stores nutrients and waste products Cell Membrane = Controls movement in and out of the cell Signup and view all the answers

The colon extracts _____ from the remaining digested food.

water Signup and view all the answers

Match the nutrients with their primary functions:

Carbohydrates = Energy production Proteins = Muscle repair and growth Fats = Energy storage and insulation Vitamins = Regulate body functions Signup and view all the answers

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What is the unit of measurement for frequency?

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs.

What is the formula for calculating the velocity of a wave?

The ____ of a wave is a measure of its height from the midpoint to a crest.

Match the following wave characteristics with their corresponding descriptions:

The angle of incidence is always greater than the angle of reflection.

A pinhole camera uses a small ______ to project an image onto a surface.

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

What are the two types of lenses discussed in the text?

Which of the following changes when light is refracted?

Which type of wave moves in a direction perpendicular to its wave motion?

Sound travels faster in air than in water.

What changes the pitch of a sound wave?

The wavelength of violet light is approximately ______ nm.

Match the following types of waves with their definitions:

What is the primary function of the lens in the eye?

The iris is the part of the eye that contains the photoreceptors.

What condition is characterized by difficulty focusing on distant objects?

The colored part of the eye that controls pupil size is called the ______.

Match the following eye diseases with their descriptions:

What is produced during the citric acid cycle?

Pyruvate is converted to Acetyl CoA if oxygen is not available.

Where does glycolysis occur in the cell?

If oxygen is available, pyruvate is converted to _____ which enters the citric acid cycle.

Match the processes involved in cellular respiration with their descriptions:

What is the main product of photosynthesis?

Benedict's solution indicates the presence of starch by turning purple.

What are the four main components produced during photosynthesis?

_____ is necessary for healthy bones and teeth.

Match the following minerals with their functions:

What is the primary function of starch in plants?

What is the primary function of the stomach in the digestive process?

Animal cells contain chloroplasts necessary for photosynthesis.

Which organelle is responsible for energy production in both plant and animal cells?

The small intestine is where the digestion process is completed and nutrients are absorbed.

Plants use _____ to build their cell walls.

What do complex carbohydrates break down into during digestion?

Match the following components with their functions:

The colon extracts _____ from the remaining digested food.

Match the nutrients with their primary functions:

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