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Which statement can be made about the amplitude of any transverse wave?

A
It is the length from the midpoint to the crest.
B
It is half the length from the midpoint to the trough.
C
It is the length of the wavelength.
D
It is half the length of the wavelength.
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Which process would correctly calculate the frequency of a wave?

A
dividing speed by wavelength
B
dividing frequency by wavelength
C
multiplying frequency by period
D
dividing wavelength by period
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The waves created by two speed boats in a lake interact to form larger waves. This is an example of

A
constructive interference.
B
destructive interference.
C
absorption
D
transmission
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Tanner is running his finger around the top of a crystal glass with a natural frequency of 1100 hertz. If Tanner can cause the glass to resonate, it could create a high-pitched sound and shatter.

A
vibrate the glass at 550 hertz
B
vibrate the glass at 1100 hertz
C
increase the loudness of the vibration
D
decrease the loudness of the vibration
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If a pitch from a moving vehicle sounds lower to a hearer, where is the vehicle in relation to the hearer?

A
past the hearer
B
before the hearer
C
above the level of the hearer’s ear
D
below the level of the hearer’s ear
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Which conditions produce low pitches from a guitar string?

A
short strings, more tension, thick strings
B
long strings, less tension, thick strings
C
short strings, less tension, thin strings
D
long strings, more tension, thin strings
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Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum is nearest to X-rays?

A
microwaves
B
infrared light
C
gamma rays
D
radio waves
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What is common between transverse waves and longitudinal waves?

A
Both include an amplitude, crest, and rarefactions
B
Both move faster at higher temperatures
C
Both move slower through densely packed molecules
D
Both include a wavelength from compression to compression
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The waves created by two speed boats in a lake interact to form larger waves. This is an example of

A
constructive interference.
B
destructive interference.
C
absorption
D
transmission
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Levi observed properties of three different waves and recorded observations about each one in his chart.

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A
Wave W and Y are light waves. Wave X is a sound wave.
B
Wave W is a light wave.Waves X and Y are sound waves.
C
Waves Y is a sound wave. Waves X and W are light waves.
D
Wave W is a sound wave. Waves X and Y are light waves.
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Which materials can be used to make fiber optic strands?

A
metal and glass
B
glass and plastic
C
plastic and metal
D
glass and ceramic
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Donna shines a flashlight and a laser pointer on a sheet of paper. She holds each device at an equal distance from the paper. How does the light hitting the paper from each device appear different?

A
The light from the flashlight lights up a larger area of the paper.
B
The light from the laser pointer lights up a larger area of the paper.
C
The light from the flashlight magnifies a larger area of the paper.
D
The light from the laser pointer magnifies a larger area of the paper.
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Ingrid says that a red ball of clay appears red because the clay reflects red wavelengths. Simon says that the clay appears red because it allows red wavelengths to pass through it.Which statement best explains who is correct?

A
Ingrid is correct. The clay appears red because it reflects red wavelengths.
B
Ingrid is correct. The clay appears red because it is a type of matter.
C
Simon is correct. The clay appears red because it allows red wavelengths to pass through it.
D
Simon is correct. The clay appears red because it is a solid.
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The energy of microwaves is less than the energy of ultraviolet light. Which comparison of the energies of electromagnetic waves is correct?

A
Gamma rays have higher energy than microwaves because gamma rays have shorter wavelengths.
B
Gamma rays have higher energy than microwaves because gamma rays have lower frequencies.
C
Infrared light has lower energy than X-rays because infrared light has shorter wavelengths.
D
Infrared light has lower energy than X-rays because infrared light has higher frequencies.

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