Waves, Electromagnetic Spectrum and Reflection Quiz

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What is the main difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

  • Amplitude of the wave
  • Speed of the wave in a vacuum
  • Direction of wave propagation (correct)
  • Frequency of the wave

Which factor primarily determines the type of radiation on the electromagnetic spectrum?

  • Energy level (correct)
  • Frequency
  • Wavelength
  • Temperature

In the context of sound, what property does frequency affect the most?

  • Amplitude
  • Pitch (correct)
  • Intensity
  • Speed

Which principle explains heat transfer through a medium due to molecular motion?

<p>Conduction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency of a wave?

<p>Inversely proportional (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the Doppler Effect influence the perception of sound?

<p>Shifts the pitch of sound heard by an observer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of a transverse wave?

<p>The direction of vibration is parallel to the direction of wave motion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A person is standing near a cliff and hears an echo of their own voice. Which property of sound waves is responsible for this phenomenon?

<p>Reflection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A microwave oven uses a specific type of electromagnetic radiation to heat food. Which of the following properties of this radiation is MOST responsible for its ability to heat food effectively?

<p>Ability to penetrate deep into the food (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A person is standing in front of a curved mirror. If the mirror is convex, which of the following is TRUE about the image formed?

<p>The image will be smaller than the object (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A sound wave traveling through a medium with a higher temperature will experience a change in which of the following properties?

<p>Speed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When a light beam passes from a medium with a higher refractive index to a medium with a lower refractive index, which of the following will occur?

<p>The light beam will bend away from the normal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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