Wave Properties — Unit test Answers

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The speed of sound through argon is shown.

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A
10 m/s
B
250 m/s
C
500 m/s
D
3200 m/s
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Which equations represent the relationship between wavelength and frequency for a sound wave? Check all that apply.

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A
v = f
Option A
B
= vf
Option B
C
f = v
Option C
D
=
Option D
E
=
Option E
F
f =
Option F
G
f =
Option G
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If a soundproof door is almost shut but still leaves a small opening, what wave phenomenon is responsible for someone being able to hear sound from the room while standing by the wall to the side of the opening?

A
absorption
B
diffraction
C
reflection
D
refraction
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Ten students stand in a circle and are told to make a transverse wave. What best describes the motion of the students?

A
Each student bumps the shoulder of his or her neighbor.
B
At the exact time, all students take a step to the right.
C
The students skip clockwise, going in a circular motion.
D
One at a time, each student lifts his or her hands up and then down.
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The ______ is the time it takes for a wave to complete one cycle.

A
trough
B
period
C
frequency
D
hertz

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