Waves: Exploring the Fundamentals of Wave Phenomena

Question 1

Which characteristic does NOT apply to waves?

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Weight

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Frequency

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Amplitude

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Velocity

Question 2

Which type of wave exhibits particle motion perpendicular to the wave's direction?

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Transverse wave

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Longitudinal wave

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Surface wave

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Standing wave

Question 3

Identify the factor that influences wave velocity.

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Medium

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Wavelength

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Amplitude

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Frequency

Question 4

What is the outcome when two waves with identical frequency and amplitude undergo constructive interference?

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A wave with increased amplitude

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A wave with increased frequency

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Cancellation of waves

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Formation of standing waves

Question 5

Which property is characteristic of diffraction?

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Wave deflection around obstacles

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Occurrence only with sound waves

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Narrow opening requirement

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Amplitude enhancement

Question 6

Describe the relationship between wavelength and frequency.

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Inversely proportional

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Directly proportional

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Independent

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Equal

Question 7

Distinguish between transverse and longitudinal waves.

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Transverse waves perpendicular displacement, longitudinal waves parallel displacement

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Higher velocity in transverse waves

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Longitudinal waves restricted to solids

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Higher frequency in longitudinal waves

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a property of waves?

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Density

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Wavelength

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Speed

Question 9

In a transverse wave, the particles of the medium:

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Oscillate perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation

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Oscillate parallel to the direction of wave propagation

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Move in a circular motion

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Remain stationary

Question 10

When two waves with the same frequency and amplitude undergo constructive interference, the resulting wave has:

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Double the amplitude and the same wavelength

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Double the amplitude and double the wavelength

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The same amplitude and double the wavelength

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Zero amplitude and double the wavelength

Question 11

Diffraction of waves is most clearly demonstrated by:

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Light waves passing through a narrow slit

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Ripple patterns in a pond

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Sound waves traveling around a corner

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Water waves breaking on a beach

Question 12

Which of the following statements about electromagnetic waves is correct?

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They travel at the speed of light in a vacuum.

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They are longitudinal waves.

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They require a medium to propagate.

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They are not affected by gravity.

Question 13

Interference between two sound waves can result in:

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Beats and standing waves

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Beats only

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Standing waves only

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Neither beats nor standing waves

Question 14

Which of the following is the SI unit of wave frequency?

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Hertz (Hz)

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Second (s)

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Meter (m)

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Joule (J)

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a type of traveling wave?

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Standing waves

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Transverse waves

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Longitudinal waves

Question 16

Which of the following is an essential requirement for wave propagation?

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A medium

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Absence of a medium

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Presence of particles

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Vacuum

Question 17

In a transverse wave, the particles of the medium vibrate:

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Perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation

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Parallel to the direction of wave propagation

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In a circular motion

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In an elliptical motion

Question 18

The relationship between wavelength (λ) and frequency (f) of a wave is:

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λ is inversely proportional to f

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λ is directly proportional to f

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λ is independent of f

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λ is proportional to the square of f

Question 19

Which factor primarily determines the speed of a wave in a medium?

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Density of the medium

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Temperature of the medium

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Amplitude of the wave

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Frequency of the wave

Question 20

When two waves of equal amplitude and frequency interfere constructively, the resulting amplitude is:

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Double the original amplitude

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Zero

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Half the original amplitude

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Equal to the original amplitude

Question 21

Diffraction refers to the:

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Bending of waves around obstacles

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Reflection of waves from surfaces

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Splitting of waves into multiple waves

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Absorption of waves by materials

Question 22

The key difference between a mechanical wave and an electromagnetic wave is:

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Mechanical waves require a medium, while electromagnetic waves do not.

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Electromagnetic waves require a medium, while mechanical waves do not.

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Mechanical waves travel faster than electromagnetic waves.

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Electromagnetic waves travel faster than mechanical waves.

Question 23

An example of a practical application of sound waves is:

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Ultrasound imaging

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Radio communication

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Microwave ovens

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X-ray imaging

Question 24

Resonance in wave phenomena is characterized by:

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Amplification of waves when the excitation frequency matches the natural frequency of the system

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Reduction of waves when the excitation frequency does not match the natural frequency of the system

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Change in wavelength of waves

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Change in direction of waves

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a property of light waves?

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They are longitudinal waves.

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They travel in straight lines.

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They can be reflected.

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They have a finite speed.

Question 26

Which of the following is not a characteristic of waves?

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Temperature

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Amplitude

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Frequency

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Wavelength

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a type of mechanical wave?

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Light waves

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Sound waves

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Water waves

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Seismic waves

Question 28

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in a wave?

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Wavelength is inversely proportional to frequency.

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Wavelength is directly proportional to frequency.

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Wavelength and frequency are not related.

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Frequency is directly proportional to the square root of wavelength.

Question 29

What is the phenomenon called when waves of the same type combine to form a single wave of greater amplitude?

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Interference

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Refraction

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Reflection

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Diffraction

Question 30

Which of the following is a unit of frequency?

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Hertz

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Meter

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Second

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Joule

Question 31

Which type of wave is characterized by transverse vibrations?

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Electromagnetic waves

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Sound waves

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Water waves

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Seismic waves

Question 32

What is the difference between a longitudinal wave and a transverse wave?

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Longitudinal waves vibrate parallel to the direction of travel, while transverse waves vibrate perpendicular to the direction of travel.

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Transverse waves vibrate parallel to the direction of travel, while longitudinal waves vibrate perpendicular to the direction of travel.

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Longitudinal waves travel faster than transverse waves.

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Transverse waves travel faster than longitudinal waves.

Question 33

Which equation correctly represents the relationship between wave speed (v), frequency (f), and wavelength (λ)?

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v = fλ

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v = λ/f

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v = f + λ

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v = λ - f

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a type of mechanical wave?

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Electromagnetic wave

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Transverse wave

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Longitudinal wave

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Standing wave

Question 35

The peak of a wave represents the point of:

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Maximum displacement

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Zero displacement

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Minimum displacement

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Average displacement

Question 36

Which property of a wave determines its speed in a specific medium?

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Medium

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Frequency

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Wavelength

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Amplitude

Question 37

When two waves of the same frequency and amplitude interfere constructively, the resulting wave will have:

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Increased amplitude

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Decreased amplitude

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No change in amplitude

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Inverted phase

Question 38

A water wave passing through a narrow opening will:

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Diffract

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Interfere

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Reflect

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Refract

Question 39

The frequency of a wave is measured in:

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Hertz

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Meters

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Seconds

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Joules

Question 40

Which of the following statements about waves is incorrect?

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All waves require a medium to propagate.

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Waves can transfer energy.

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Waves can have different speeds in different media.

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The wavelength of a wave is inversely proportional to its frequency.

Question 41

The phenomenon that occurs when two waves of similar frequency combine to form a wave with alternating areas of reinforcement and cancellation is known as:

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Interference

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Diffraction

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Reflection

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Refraction

Question 42

Which type of polarization involves the electric field vector oscillating in a plane while the direction of polarization changes continuously?

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Circular polarization

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Linear polarization

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Elliptical polarization

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Radial polarization

Question 43

How do microwave ovens harness electromagnetic waves to heat food efficiently?

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Electromagnetic waves are absorbed by food molecules, causing them to vibrate rapidly and generate heat.

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Electromagnetic waves ionize food molecules, creating free electrons that collide and produce heat.

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Electromagnetic waves reflect off food molecules, causing them to bounce and generate heat through friction.

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Electromagnetic waves pass through food molecules without interaction, so they cannot heat food.

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a property of waves?

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Mass

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Amplitude

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Wavelength

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Velocity

Question 45

What type of wave has vibrations perpendicular to the direction of propagation?

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Transverse wave

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Standing wave

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Longitudinal wave

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Surface wave

Question 46

What is the relationship between the frequency and wavelength of a wave?

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Inversely related

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Directly related

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Equal

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No relationship

Question 47

Which of the following describes constructive interference?

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When waves combine to produce a larger amplitude

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When waves are out of phase

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When waves cancel each other out

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When waves are in phase but have different amplitudes

Question 48

What is the phenomenon called when a wave changes direction as it travels from one medium to another?

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Refraction

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Reflection

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Diffraction

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Polarization

Question 49

Which of the following waves has the lowest energy?

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Radio waves

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X-rays

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Visible light

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Microwaves

Question 50

What is the SI unit of measurement for wavelength?

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Meters

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Hertz

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Joules

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Newtons

Question 51

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using MCQs to assess student learning?

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Can be biased towards students who are good at guessing

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Provide objective and reliable data

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Efficient to administer

Question 52

What is the key consideration when writing the stem of an MCQ?

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Clarity and conciseness

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Length of the stem

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Inclusion of unnecessary details

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Use of technical jargon