AnswersFall 24 GSE Physical Science B ICSound Waves

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According to Dutch scientist Christiaan Huygens, what was light made of?

A
atoms
B
particles
C
waves
D
electrons
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Carla did an experiment by placing a piece of smooth, clear glass and a piece of smooth, black stone under a lamp for twenty minutes. Which prediction will most likely be supported by Carla’s experimental results?

A
The glass will feel warmer than the stone after twenty minutes.
B
The stone will feel warmer than the glass after twenty minutes.
C
The glass will reflect all of the light after twenty minutes.
D
The stone will reflect all of the light after twenty minutes.
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Why does green light slow down more than orange light does when passing through an object?

A
Green light has longer wavelengths than orange light.
B
Green light has fewer particles than orange light.
C
Green light refracts less than orange light.
D
Green light has a higher frequency than orange light.
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What happens when light from the Sun passes through any type of matter?

A
The light slows down.
B
The light speeds up.
C
Most of the light is absorbed.
D
Most of the light is reflected.
5

Which object is least likely to allow light to pass through it?

A
a pair of eyeglasses
B
a clear water bottle
C
a car windshield
D
a tree trunk
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The diagram shows light interacting with an object.Which object is the light most likely striking?

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A
a window
B
a mirror
C
a plaster wall
D
a steel beam
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Sayid listed some characteristics of waves in a chart. Part of his chart is shown.Which of these would correct Sayid's error?

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A
Change the heading of the chart to “Mechanical.”
B
Replace “travel in straight lines” with “move in curved paths.”
C
Add “move due to particles bumping into each other” to the chart.
D
Change “move only through matter” to “move through space and matter.”
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Which of these will reflect light with the highest frequency?

A
an orange basketball
B
a blue candle
C
a green ribbon
D
a yellow banana
9

Which statement correctly compares the speed of light?

A
The speed of light through space is much greater than 3 x 108 m/s.
B
The speed of light in glass is much greater than 3 x 108 m/s.
C
The speed of light in glass is faster than the speed of light through space.
D
The speed of light in glass is slower than the speed of light through space.
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Juan created a chart to help him study for a test.Which headings best complete the chart?

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A
X: Transparent Objects Y: Opaque Objects
B
X: Opaque Objects Y: Transparent Objects
C
X: High Frequency WavesY: Low Frequency Waves
D
X: Low Frequency WavesY: High Frequency Waves

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