Waves — Test

Question 1

Which best describes what occurs when an object takes in a wave as the wave hits it?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

absorption

Question 2

Henri draws a wave that has a 4 centimeters distance between the midpoint and the trough. Geri draws a wave that has an 8 centimeters vertical distance from the trough to the crest. Which statement best describes the energy in Henri and Geri’s waves?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Henri’s wave and Geri’s wave have the same amplitude and the same energy.

Question 3

Sound waves are produced when something is caused to

Revolt · Accepted Answer

vibrate.

Question 4

In 2010, scientists obtained an image of an asteroid that was dangerously close to Earth. Which technology did the scientists likely use to capture the image?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

radio telescope, because it captures radio waves from space

Question 5

Which two technologies use the same range of radio wave frequencies?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

television broadcasting and AM radio broadcasting

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