CHAPTER 6 : WAVES

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1.

Which graph represents the sound wave with the highest pitch?

2.

The diagram shows an arrangement of apparatus for light diffraction experiment.

Which diffraction pattern appears on the screen?

3.

The diagram shows an electromagnetic spectrum.

The waves at P, Q, R and S are

A
B
C
D
4.

P
Ultraviolet
X-ray
Microwave
X-ray

Q
X-ray
Ultraviolet
Infrared
Infrared

R
Microwave
Infrared
Ultraviolet
Ultraviolet

S
Infrared
Microwaves
X-ray
Microwave

At an airport, a passenger's bag is placed in the baggage scanner.

The contents in the bag are examined by using

A X-ray
B gamma rays
C ultraviolet rays
D infrared rays

5.

Ahmad shouts in front of a high wall. He hears the echo of his voice 1.2 seconds later.
The velocity of sound in air is 340 m s-1.
What is the distance between Ahmad and the wall?
A 204 m
B 283 m
C 340 m
D 408 m
E 816 m

6.

The following is a block diagram of a radio transmitter.

X is
A
B
C
D

a tuner
a filter
a detector
a modulator

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7.

A system is oscillating at its natural frequency without damping.

What happens to the total energy of the oscillating system?
A It remains constant
B It decreases
C It increases

8.

Which graph represents a wave with amplitude of 4. 0 cm and period of 0.05 s?

9.

Which diagram shows the correct pattern of reflected water waves?

10.

The diagram shows an interference pattern of two coherent water waves of sources, P and Q.
Which of the positions A, B, C or D, does destructive interference occur?

11.

The diagram shows an ultrasonic waves transmitted from a boat to the seabed to determine
the depth, D, of the sea. The speed of the ultrasonic waves in water is 1500 m s-1. The echo of
the waves is received 2.0 s after the transmission.

What is the value of D?

A 375 m
B 750 m
C 1500 m
D 3000 m
E 6000m

12.

Which phenomenon indicates that light is a transverse wave?

A
B
C
D

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3
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Reflection
Refraction
Polarization
Diffraction

D
C
B
A
A
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A
B
A
D
C
C