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Test Description: Wave Review
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) A longitudinal wave is also known as a(n) _________________ wave.
A
compression
B
transverse
C
seismic
D
oscillating
2) The back and forth movement of the medium that a wave travels through is parallel to the directional movement of the wave. What type of wave is this?
A
an oscillating wave
B
a longitudinal wave
C
a transverse wave
D
a seismic wave
3) A(n) _____________ wave best describes a wave whose direction of travel is perpendicular to the displacement of the medium.
A
longitudinal
B
sound
C
electromagnetic
D
transverse
4) What type of wave is a sound wave?
A
A transverse wave
B
An oscillating wave
C
A longitudinal wave
D
An electromagnetic wave
5) What type of wave is a light wave?
A
A longitudinal wave
B
A seismic wave
C
A transverse wave
D
A compression wave
6) A surface wave on the ocean's surface is an example of a(n) _____________ wave.
A
seismic
B
mechanical
C
gravity
D
electromagnetic
7) An earthquake can cause which type of wave?
A
A barrier wave
B
A seismic wave
C
A thermal wave
D
A diffraction wave
8) Choose the most accurate statement:
A
Waves can exist in solids and liquids only.
B
Waves can exist in solids, liquids, and gases.
C
Waves can exist in liquids and gases only.
D
Waves can exist in liquids and solids only.
9) When a wave encounters a large gapless barrier, which of the following describes what will happen?
A
The wave will diffract around the barrier
B
The wave will move through the barrier unaffected
C
The barrier will absorb some of the wave's energy
D
The wave will destroy the barrier, and remain completely unaffected
10) A wave encounters a barrier with two openings. Which of the following best describes what will happen to the wave as it moves through the two gaps?
A
The wave will diffract as it passes, and the diffracted waves will overlap on the other side.
B
The wave will select one of the gaps at random to pass through, and will not pass through the second
C
Nothing will happen
D
The wave will diffract as it passes, but the diffracted waves will NOT overlap on the other side.
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