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What is the amplitude of this wave?

A
2 point 6 cm
B
2 point 1 cm
C
1 point 3 centimeters
D
4 point 2 cm
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Identify point B.

A
amplitude
B
trough
C
crest
D
wavelength
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Which best explains why sound travels fastest through a solid?

A
Sound is a mechanical wave, so closer molecules in the medium cause energy to transfer faster.
B
Sound is an electromagnetic wave, so the medium does not affect the speed.
C
Sound is a mechanical wave, so if the volume of the medium is greater, more energy is transferred.
D
Sound is an electromagnetic wave, so a greater amplitude results in a greater speed.
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Which best describes loudness?

A
an inherent measurement of the intensity of sound
B
the subjective measurement of the intensity of sound
C
the subjective measurement of the wavelength of a sound wave
D
an inherent measurement of the wavelength of a sound wave
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Ultraviolet light from a distant star is traveling at 3.0 meters meters per second How long will it take for the light to reach Earth if it must travel 4 point 0 times 10 to the 13th power kilometers ?

A
2 point 7 times 10 to the negative 2 power hours
B
3 point 7 times 10 to the 4th power hours
C
2 point 2 times 10 cubed hours
D
1 point 3 times 10 to the 5th power hours
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Lena would like to be able to know her exact location on a map as she travels across the country. Which technology would best help Lena?

A
radio telescope, because it captures radio waves from space
B
CB radio, because it uses HF radio waves
C
GPS, because it uses satellites that provide position and velocity data
D
MRI, because it uses magnets to produce a picture
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What best describes a possible transfer of energy?

A
A longitudinal wave transfers energy perpendicular to wave motion.
B
A transverse wave transfers energy parallel to wave motion.
C
A sound wave does not need a medium to transfer energy through.
D
A mechanical wave transfers energy through matter.
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What best describes the refraction of light rays?

A
light bouncing off of a mirror
B
light getting brighter when two waves combine
C
light bending when it passes through a lens
D
light passing through a clear glass window
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What is transmitted by all waves?

A
sound
B
mass
C
energy
D
matter
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A guitar string is plucked. What best describes the formation and transmission of the sound wave?

A
The string vibrates the surrounding air, which produces a longitudinal wave.
B
The string produces a longitudinal wave that travels without a medium.
C
The string vibrates the surrounding air, which produces a transverse wave.
D
The string produces a transverse wave that travels without a medium.
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Visible light travels at a speed 3 point 0 times 10 to the 8th power of m over s If red light has a wavelength of 6 point 5 times 10 to the negative 7 power m , what the frequency of this light?

A
3 point 0 times 10 to the 8th power Hz
B
2 point 0 times 10 squared Hz
C
4 point 6 times 10 to the 14th power Hz
D
2 point 2 times 10 to the negative 15 power Hz
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Which are examples of resonance? Choose three correct answers.

A
a note being played on a saxophone
B
a person pushing a swing at the rate it naturally oscillates back and forth
C
an echo
D
the volume on a stereo being turned up
E
an opera singer breaking a glass with her voice
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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?

A
GPS, because it uses satellites that provide position and velocity data
B
submarine communication, because it uses LF radio waves
C
MRI, because it uses magnets to produce a picture
D
radio telescope, because it captures radio waves from space
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Which is the best example of the wave phenomenon called transmission?

A
An image of a tree is seen is on the surface of a smooth lake.
B
Sound is heard around an open doorway.
C
A coin seems smaller at the bottom of a swimming pool.
D
A street is seen through a window.
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Karl listed the steps involved when information is sent from transmitters to receivers. 1 - A signal is produced. 2 - Radio waves are modulated and amplified. 3 - An antenna sends modulated waves through the air. 4 - An antenna captures the modulated waves. 5 - A signal is heard, seen, or used. Which describes the missing step?

A
Before Step 3, radio waves are amplified and demodulated.
B
Before Step 5, radio waves are amplified and demodulated.
C
After Step 3, radio waves are amplified and demodulated.
D
After Step 5, radio waves are amplified and demodulated.

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