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NDQ_013973
A wave caused by a disturbance with greater energy has greater amplitude.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: measuring waves Wave Amplitude and Wavelength: The height of a wave is its amplitude. Another measure of wave size is wavelength. Both wave amplitude and wave- length are described in detail below. Figure 19.11 shows these wave measures for both transverse and longitudinal waves. You can also simulate waves wi...
NDQ_013975
If you know the speed and wavelength of a wave, you can calculate its frequency.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: measuring waves Wave Amplitude and Wavelength: The height of a wave is its amplitude. Another measure of wave size is wavelength. Both wave amplitude and wave- length are described in detail below. Figure 19.11 shows these wave measures for both transverse and longitudinal waves. You can also simulate waves wi...
NDQ_013978
Waves generally travel most slowly in gases.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: measuring waves Wave Amplitude and Wavelength: The height of a wave is its amplitude. Another measure of wave size is wavelength. Both wave amplitude and wave- length are described in detail below. Figure 19.11 shows these wave measures for both transverse and longitudinal waves. You can also simulate waves wi...
NDQ_013980
A wave with a higher frequency always has a greater speed than a wave with a lower frequency.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: measuring waves Wave Amplitude and Wavelength: The height of a wave is its amplitude. Another measure of wave size is wavelength. Both wave amplitude and wave- length are described in detail below. Figure 19.11 shows these wave measures for both transverse and longitudinal waves. You can also simulate waves wi...
NDQ_013981
One measure of wave size is wave frequency.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: measuring waves Wave Amplitude and Wavelength: The height of a wave is its amplitude. Another measure of wave size is wavelength. Both wave amplitude and wave- length are described in detail below. Figure 19.11 shows these wave measures for both transverse and longitudinal waves. You can also simulate waves wi...
NDQ_013982
Measures of wave size include
a. wavelength, b. wave amplitude, c. wave frequency, d. two of the above
d
Lesson: measuring waves Wave Amplitude and Wavelength: The height of a wave is its amplitude. Another measure of wave size is wavelength. Both wave amplitude and wave- length are described in detail below. Figure 19.11 shows these wave measures for both transverse and longitudinal waves. You can also simulate waves wi...
NDQ_013983
The resting position of a transverse wave is called a trough.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: measuring waves Wave Amplitude and Wavelength: The height of a wave is its amplitude. Another measure of wave size is wavelength. Both wave amplitude and wave- length are described in detail below. Figure 19.11 shows these wave measures for both transverse and longitudinal waves. You can also simulate waves wi...
NDQ_013984
The amplitude of a transverse wave is the distance between
a. two adjacent crests, b. two adjacent troughs, c. a crest and a trough, d. a crest and the resting position
d
Lesson: measuring waves Wave Amplitude and Wavelength: The height of a wave is its amplitude. Another measure of wave size is wavelength. Both wave amplitude and wave- length are described in detail below. Figure 19.11 shows these wave measures for both transverse and longitudinal waves. You can also simulate waves wi...
NDQ_013985
What is the speed of a wave that has a wavelength of 0.5 meters and a frequency of 2 waves per second?
a. 14 m/s, b. 1 m/s, c. 4 m/s, d. 10 m/s
b
Lesson: measuring waves Wave Amplitude and Wavelength: The height of a wave is its amplitude. Another measure of wave size is wavelength. Both wave amplitude and wave- length are described in detail below. Figure 19.11 shows these wave measures for both transverse and longitudinal waves. You can also simulate waves wi...
NDQ_013986
If you know only a waves amplitude and wavelength, you can calculate its speed.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: measuring waves Wave Amplitude and Wavelength: The height of a wave is its amplitude. Another measure of wave size is wavelength. Both wave amplitude and wave- length are described in detail below. Figure 19.11 shows these wave measures for both transverse and longitudinal waves. You can also simulate waves wi...
NDQ_013987
Wave amplitude depends on
a. wavelength, b. wave speed, c. wave energy, d. wave frequency, e. wave energy of the original disturbanc
c
Lesson: measuring waves Wave Amplitude and Wavelength: The height of a wave is its amplitude. Another measure of wave size is wavelength. Both wave amplitude and wave- length are described in detail below. Figure 19.11 shows these wave measures for both transverse and longitudinal waves. You can also simulate waves wi...
NDQ_013988
Wave speed and wavelength have an inverse relationship.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: measuring waves Wave Amplitude and Wavelength: The height of a wave is its amplitude. Another measure of wave size is wavelength. Both wave amplitude and wave- length are described in detail below. Figure 19.11 shows these wave measures for both transverse and longitudinal waves. You can also simulate waves wi...
NDQ_013989
A tsunami is an ocean wave with an unusually great amplitude.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: measuring waves Wave Amplitude and Wavelength: The height of a wave is its amplitude. Another measure of wave size is wavelength. Both wave amplitude and wave- length are described in detail below. Figure 19.11 shows these wave measures for both transverse and longitudinal waves. You can also simulate waves wi...
NDQ_013990
When one wave passes a fixed point every second, the frequency of the waves is
a. 0.1 Hz, b. 1 Hz, c. 10 Hz, d. none of the above
b
Lesson: measuring waves Wave Amplitude and Wavelength: The height of a wave is its amplitude. Another measure of wave size is wavelength. Both wave amplitude and wave- length are described in detail below. Figure 19.11 shows these wave measures for both transverse and longitudinal waves. You can also simulate waves wi...
NDQ_013991
Assume that a wave has a fixed speed. If the frequency of the wave increases, its wavelength
a. increases, b. decreases, c. does not change, d. may or may not change
b
Lesson: measuring waves Wave Amplitude and Wavelength: The height of a wave is its amplitude. Another measure of wave size is wavelength. Both wave amplitude and wave- length are described in detail below. Figure 19.11 shows these wave measures for both transverse and longitudinal waves. You can also simulate waves wi...
NDQ_013992
The speed of waves depends on their
a. wavelength, b. frequency, c. medium, d. all of the above
d
Lesson: measuring waves Wave Amplitude and Wavelength: The height of a wave is its amplitude. Another measure of wave size is wavelength. Both wave amplitude and wave- length are described in detail below. Figure 19.11 shows these wave measures for both transverse and longitudinal waves. You can also simulate waves wi...
NDQ_013993
maximum distance the particles of a medium move from their resting position
a. hertz, b. wavelength, c. wave amplitude, d. resting position, e. wave frequency, f. crest, g. wave speed
c
Lesson: measuring waves Wave Amplitude and Wavelength: The height of a wave is its amplitude. Another measure of wave size is wavelength. Both wave amplitude and wave- length are described in detail below. Figure 19.11 shows these wave measures for both transverse and longitudinal waves. You can also simulate waves wi...
NDQ_013994
number of waves that pass a fixed point in a given amount of time
a. hertz, b. wavelength, c. wave amplitude, d. resting position, e. wave frequency, f. crest, g. wave speed
e
Lesson: measuring waves Wave Amplitude and Wavelength: The height of a wave is its amplitude. Another measure of wave size is wavelength. Both wave amplitude and wave- length are described in detail below. Figure 19.11 shows these wave measures for both transverse and longitudinal waves. You can also simulate waves wi...
NDQ_013995
how far a wave travels in a given amount of time
a. hertz, b. wavelength, c. wave amplitude, d. resting position, e. wave frequency, f. crest, g. wave speed
g
Lesson: measuring waves Wave Amplitude and Wavelength: The height of a wave is its amplitude. Another measure of wave size is wavelength. Both wave amplitude and wave- length are described in detail below. Figure 19.11 shows these wave measures for both transverse and longitudinal waves. You can also simulate waves wi...
NDQ_013996
highest point reached by particles of the medium in a transverse wave
a. hertz, b. wavelength, c. wave amplitude, d. resting position, e. wave frequency, f. crest, g. wave speed
f
Lesson: measuring waves Wave Amplitude and Wavelength: The height of a wave is its amplitude. Another measure of wave size is wavelength. Both wave amplitude and wave- length are described in detail below. Figure 19.11 shows these wave measures for both transverse and longitudinal waves. You can also simulate waves wi...
NDQ_013997
distance between two corresponding points on adjacent waves
a. hertz, b. wavelength, c. wave amplitude, d. resting position, e. wave frequency, f. crest, g. wave speed
b
Lesson: measuring waves Wave Amplitude and Wavelength: The height of a wave is its amplitude. Another measure of wave size is wavelength. Both wave amplitude and wave- length are described in detail below. Figure 19.11 shows these wave measures for both transverse and longitudinal waves. You can also simulate waves wi...
NDQ_013998
location of particles of the medium in the absence of a wave
a. hertz, b. wavelength, c. wave amplitude, d. resting position, e. wave frequency, f. crest, g. wave speed
d
Lesson: measuring waves Wave Amplitude and Wavelength: The height of a wave is its amplitude. Another measure of wave size is wavelength. Both wave amplitude and wave- length are described in detail below. Figure 19.11 shows these wave measures for both transverse and longitudinal waves. You can also simulate waves wi...
NDQ_013999
SI unit for wave frequency
a. hertz, b. wavelength, c. wave amplitude, d. resting position, e. wave frequency, f. crest, g. wave speed
a
Lesson: measuring waves Wave Amplitude and Wavelength: The height of a wave is its amplitude. Another measure of wave size is wavelength. Both wave amplitude and wave- length are described in detail below. Figure 19.11 shows these wave measures for both transverse and longitudinal waves. You can also simulate waves wi...
NDQ_014008
An echo occurs because of wave
a. interference, b. diffraction, c. refraction, d. reflection
d
Lesson: wave interactions and interference Wave Interactions: Waves interact with matter in several ways. The interactions occur when waves pass from one medium to another. Besides bouncing back like an echo, waves may bend or spread out when they strike a new medium. These three ways that waves may interact with matt...
NDQ_014010
If a wave strikes a barrier at a 45 angle, what is the angle of reflection?
a. 180, b. 120, c. 90, d. 45
d
Lesson: wave interactions and interference Wave Interactions: Waves interact with matter in several ways. The interactions occur when waves pass from one medium to another. Besides bouncing back like an echo, waves may bend or spread out when they strike a new medium. These three ways that waves may interact with matt...
NDQ_014012
Light is refracted when it
a. strikes a barrier it cannot pass through, b. spreads around an obstacle such as a wall, c. passes from air to water at an angle, d. interferes with other waves
c
Lesson: wave interactions and interference Wave Interactions: Waves interact with matter in several ways. The interactions occur when waves pass from one medium to another. Besides bouncing back like an echo, waves may bend or spread out when they strike a new medium. These three ways that waves may interact with matt...
NDQ_014013
What happens when a wave passes around a barrier that is shorter than its wavelength?
a. The wave has a large angle of incidence, b. The wave spreads out around the barrier, c. The wave is refracted, d. none of the above
b
Lesson: wave interactions and interference Wave Interactions: Waves interact with matter in several ways. The interactions occur when waves pass from one medium to another. Besides bouncing back like an echo, waves may bend or spread out when they strike a new medium. These three ways that waves may interact with matt...
NDQ_014016
Constructive interference occurs when two waves pass through each other and the
a. crests of both waves cancel each other out, b. crests of both waves have a smaller amplitude, c. crests of one wave overlap crests of the other wave, d. crests of one wave cancel out troughs of the other wave
c
Lesson: wave interactions and interference Wave Interactions: Waves interact with matter in several ways. The interactions occur when waves pass from one medium to another. Besides bouncing back like an echo, waves may bend or spread out when they strike a new medium. These three ways that waves may interact with matt...
NDQ_014021
Reflection occurs only with sound waves.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: wave interactions and interference Wave Interactions: Waves interact with matter in several ways. The interactions occur when waves pass from one medium to another. Besides bouncing back like an echo, waves may bend or spread out when they strike a new medium. These three ways that waves may interact with matt...
NDQ_014024
All reflected waves appear to be standing still.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: wave interactions and interference Wave Interactions: Waves interact with matter in several ways. The interactions occur when waves pass from one medium to another. Besides bouncing back like an echo, waves may bend or spread out when they strike a new medium. These three ways that waves may interact with matt...
NDQ_014026
The angle of incidence is always greater than the angle of reflection.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: wave interactions and interference Wave Interactions: Waves interact with matter in several ways. The interactions occur when waves pass from one medium to another. Besides bouncing back like an echo, waves may bend or spread out when they strike a new medium. These three ways that waves may interact with matt...
NDQ_014027
Reflected waves have the same speed as the original waves before they were reflected.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: wave interactions and interference Wave Interactions: Waves interact with matter in several ways. The interactions occur when waves pass from one medium to another. Besides bouncing back like an echo, waves may bend or spread out when they strike a new medium. These three ways that waves may interact with matt...
NDQ_014028
Diffraction is more pronounced with sound waves than light waves.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: wave interactions and interference Wave Interactions: Waves interact with matter in several ways. The interactions occur when waves pass from one medium to another. Besides bouncing back like an echo, waves may bend or spread out when they strike a new medium. These three ways that waves may interact with matt...
NDQ_014029
Diffraction occurs because waves travel at different speeds in different media.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: wave interactions and interference Wave Interactions: Waves interact with matter in several ways. The interactions occur when waves pass from one medium to another. Besides bouncing back like an echo, waves may bend or spread out when they strike a new medium. These three ways that waves may interact with matt...
NDQ_014030
Wave interference occurs whenever waves enter a new medium.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: wave interactions and interference Wave Interactions: Waves interact with matter in several ways. The interactions occur when waves pass from one medium to another. Besides bouncing back like an echo, waves may bend or spread out when they strike a new medium. These three ways that waves may interact with matt...
NDQ_014031
Wave interference occurs only when a wave is reflected.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: wave interactions and interference Wave Interactions: Waves interact with matter in several ways. The interactions occur when waves pass from one medium to another. Besides bouncing back like an echo, waves may bend or spread out when they strike a new medium. These three ways that waves may interact with matt...
NDQ_014032
You can hear sounds around the corner of a building because the sound waves are refracted.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: wave interactions and interference Wave Interactions: Waves interact with matter in several ways. The interactions occur when waves pass from one medium to another. Besides bouncing back like an echo, waves may bend or spread out when they strike a new medium. These three ways that waves may interact with matt...
NDQ_014033
Light waves refract when they pass from air to water.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: wave interactions and interference Wave Interactions: Waves interact with matter in several ways. The interactions occur when waves pass from one medium to another. Besides bouncing back like an echo, waves may bend or spread out when they strike a new medium. These three ways that waves may interact with matt...
NDQ_014034
Destructive interference decreases the amplitude of waves.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: wave interactions and interference Wave Interactions: Waves interact with matter in several ways. The interactions occur when waves pass from one medium to another. Besides bouncing back like an echo, waves may bend or spread out when they strike a new medium. These three ways that waves may interact with matt...
NDQ_014035
A standing wave forms when a wave is refracted.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: wave interactions and interference Wave Interactions: Waves interact with matter in several ways. The interactions occur when waves pass from one medium to another. Besides bouncing back like an echo, waves may bend or spread out when they strike a new medium. These three ways that waves may interact with matt...
NDQ_014036
Interference occurs only when the crests of one wave overlap with the troughs of another wave.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: wave interactions and interference Wave Interactions: Waves interact with matter in several ways. The interactions occur when waves pass from one medium to another. Besides bouncing back like an echo, waves may bend or spread out when they strike a new medium. These three ways that waves may interact with matt...
NDQ_014037
A standing wave occurs when a wave is reflected straight back from an obstacle.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: wave interactions and interference Wave Interactions: Waves interact with matter in several ways. The interactions occur when waves pass from one medium to another. Besides bouncing back like an echo, waves may bend or spread out when they strike a new medium. These three ways that waves may interact with matt...
NDQ_014038
Wave interference always changes the speed of a wave.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: wave interactions and interference Wave Interactions: Waves interact with matter in several ways. The interactions occur when waves pass from one medium to another. Besides bouncing back like an echo, waves may bend or spread out when they strike a new medium. These three ways that waves may interact with matt...
NDQ_014039
change in direction of waves as they enter a new medium at an angle
a. diffraction, b. wave interaction, c. reflection, d. constructive interference, e. refraction, f. destructive interference, g. wave interference
e
Lesson: wave interactions and interference Wave Interactions: Waves interact with matter in several ways. The interactions occur when waves pass from one medium to another. Besides bouncing back like an echo, waves may bend or spread out when they strike a new medium. These three ways that waves may interact with matt...
NDQ_014040
bouncing back of waves from a barrier
a. diffraction, b. wave interaction, c. reflection, d. constructive interference, e. refraction, f. destructive interference, g. wave interference
c
Lesson: wave interactions and interference Wave Interactions: Waves interact with matter in several ways. The interactions occur when waves pass from one medium to another. Besides bouncing back like an echo, waves may bend or spread out when they strike a new medium. These three ways that waves may interact with matt...
NDQ_014041
any interaction of waves with other waves
a. diffraction, b. wave interaction, c. reflection, d. constructive interference, e. refraction, f. destructive interference, g. wave interference
g
Lesson: wave interactions and interference Wave Interactions: Waves interact with matter in several ways. The interactions occur when waves pass from one medium to another. Besides bouncing back like an echo, waves may bend or spread out when they strike a new medium. These three ways that waves may interact with matt...
NDQ_014042
situation in which crests of one wave overlap crests of another wave
a. diffraction, b. wave interaction, c. reflection, d. constructive interference, e. refraction, f. destructive interference, g. wave interference
d
Lesson: wave interactions and interference Wave Interactions: Waves interact with matter in several ways. The interactions occur when waves pass from one medium to another. Besides bouncing back like an echo, waves may bend or spread out when they strike a new medium. These three ways that waves may interact with matt...
NDQ_014043
any interaction of waves with matter
a. diffraction, b. wave interaction, c. reflection, d. constructive interference, e. refraction, f. destructive interference, g. wave interference
b
Lesson: wave interactions and interference Wave Interactions: Waves interact with matter in several ways. The interactions occur when waves pass from one medium to another. Besides bouncing back like an echo, waves may bend or spread out when they strike a new medium. These three ways that waves may interact with matt...
NDQ_014044
spreading out of waves as they pass around a barrier
a. diffraction, b. wave interaction, c. reflection, d. constructive interference, e. refraction, f. destructive interference, g. wave interference
a
Lesson: wave interactions and interference Wave Interactions: Waves interact with matter in several ways. The interactions occur when waves pass from one medium to another. Besides bouncing back like an echo, waves may bend or spread out when they strike a new medium. These three ways that waves may interact with matt...
NDQ_014045
situation in which crests of one wave overlap troughs of another wave
a. diffraction, b. wave interaction, c. reflection, d. constructive interference, e. refraction, f. destructive interference, g. wave interference
f
Lesson: wave interactions and interference Wave Interactions: Waves interact with matter in several ways. The interactions occur when waves pass from one medium to another. Besides bouncing back like an echo, waves may bend or spread out when they strike a new medium. These three ways that waves may interact with matt...
NDQ_014046
Ways that waves may interact with matter include
a. diffraction, b. destructive interference, c. constructive interference, d. all of the above
a
Lesson: wave interactions and interference Wave Interactions: Waves interact with matter in several ways. The interactions occur when waves pass from one medium to another. Besides bouncing back like an echo, waves may bend or spread out when they strike a new medium. These three ways that waves may interact with matt...
NDQ_014047
Reflected waves differ from the original waves before they were reflected in their
a. speed, b. direction, c. frequency, d. wavelength
b
Lesson: wave interactions and interference Wave Interactions: Waves interact with matter in several ways. The interactions occur when waves pass from one medium to another. Besides bouncing back like an echo, waves may bend or spread out when they strike a new medium. These three ways that waves may interact with matt...
NDQ_014048
Refraction occurs because waves
a. cannot travel through an obstacle such as a wall, b. travel at different speeds in different media, c. interfere with their reflected waves, d. none of the above
b
Lesson: wave interactions and interference Wave Interactions: Waves interact with matter in several ways. The interactions occur when waves pass from one medium to another. Besides bouncing back like an echo, waves may bend or spread out when they strike a new medium. These three ways that waves may interact with matt...
NDQ_014049
If the length of an obstacle is greater than the wavelength of a wave, you would expect to see
a. no diffraction, b. very little diffraction, c. a lot of diffraction, d. wave interference
b
Lesson: wave interactions and interference Wave Interactions: Waves interact with matter in several ways. The interactions occur when waves pass from one medium to another. Besides bouncing back like an echo, waves may bend or spread out when they strike a new medium. These three ways that waves may interact with matt...
NDQ_014050
A standing wave is a wave that
a. is not moving, b. has an upright direction, c. is taller than other waves, d. appears to be standing still
d
Lesson: wave interactions and interference Wave Interactions: Waves interact with matter in several ways. The interactions occur when waves pass from one medium to another. Besides bouncing back like an echo, waves may bend or spread out when they strike a new medium. These three ways that waves may interact with matt...
NDQ_014051
A standing wave occurs because of a combination of
a. incidence and reflection, b. refraction and diffraction, c. refraction and interference, d. constructive and destructive interference
d
Lesson: wave interactions and interference Wave Interactions: Waves interact with matter in several ways. The interactions occur when waves pass from one medium to another. Besides bouncing back like an echo, waves may bend or spread out when they strike a new medium. These three ways that waves may interact with matt...
NDQ_014052
Which statement about destructive interference is true?
a. It occurs when waves pass through each other, b. It results in a wave with a higher frequency, c. It occurs when waves interact with matter, d. It always produces a standing wave
a
Lesson: wave interactions and interference Wave Interactions: Waves interact with matter in several ways. The interactions occur when waves pass from one medium to another. Besides bouncing back like an echo, waves may bend or spread out when they strike a new medium. These three ways that waves may interact with matt...
NDQ_014190
Through which medium do sounds waves travel most slowly?
a. air, b. wood, c. glass, d. aluminum
a
Lesson: characteristics of sound Sound Waves: Why does a tree make sound when it crashes to the ground? How does the sound reach peoples ears if they happen to be in the forest? And in general, how do sounds get started, and how do they travel? Keep reading to find out. How Sounds Begin: All sounds begin with vibrat...
NDQ_014191
Assume that sound A has a decibel level of 10 and sound B has a decibel level of 30. How many times louder is sound B than sound A?
a. 3, b. 10, c. 20, d. 100
d
Lesson: characteristics of sound Sound Waves: Why does a tree make sound when it crashes to the ground? How does the sound reach peoples ears if they happen to be in the forest? And in general, how do sounds get started, and how do they travel? Keep reading to find out. How Sounds Begin: All sounds begin with vibrat...
NDQ_014192
What determines the intensity of sound?
a. amplitude of sound waves, b. frequency of sound waves, c. distance from the sound source, d. two of the above
d
Lesson: characteristics of sound Sound Waves: Why does a tree make sound when it crashes to the ground? How does the sound reach peoples ears if they happen to be in the forest? And in general, how do sounds get started, and how do they travel? Keep reading to find out. How Sounds Begin: All sounds begin with vibrat...
NDQ_014193
Compared with a low-pitched sound, a high-pitched sound has sound waves with
a. greater intensity, b. higher frequency, c. greater amplitude, d. longer wavelength
b
Lesson: characteristics of sound Sound Waves: Why does a tree make sound when it crashes to the ground? How does the sound reach peoples ears if they happen to be in the forest? And in general, how do sounds get started, and how do they travel? Keep reading to find out. How Sounds Begin: All sounds begin with vibrat...
NDQ_014194
Human beings can normally hear sounds with a frequency between about
a. 10 and 10,000 Hz, b. 20 and 20,000 Hz, c. 20 and 140 Hz, d. 10 and 120 Hz
b
Lesson: characteristics of sound Sound Waves: Why does a tree make sound when it crashes to the ground? How does the sound reach peoples ears if they happen to be in the forest? And in general, how do sounds get started, and how do they travel? Keep reading to find out. How Sounds Begin: All sounds begin with vibrat...
NDQ_014195
The speed of sound in air at 20 C is
a. 343 m/s, b. 1437 m/s, c. 3850 m/s, d. 4540 m/s
a
Lesson: characteristics of sound Sound Waves: Why does a tree make sound when it crashes to the ground? How does the sound reach peoples ears if they happen to be in the forest? And in general, how do sounds get started, and how do they travel? Keep reading to find out. How Sounds Begin: All sounds begin with vibrat...
NDQ_014196
The Doppler effect occurs when the sound source
a. is moving relative to the listener, b. produces sound waves with a frequency above 10,000 Hz, c. starts producing lower frequency sound waves, d. starts producing greater amplitude sound waves
a
Lesson: characteristics of sound Sound Waves: Why does a tree make sound when it crashes to the ground? How does the sound reach peoples ears if they happen to be in the forest? And in general, how do sounds get started, and how do they travel? Keep reading to find out. How Sounds Begin: All sounds begin with vibrat...
NDQ_014204
All sounds begin with vibrations in matter.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: characteristics of sound Sound Waves: Why does a tree make sound when it crashes to the ground? How does the sound reach peoples ears if they happen to be in the forest? And in general, how do sounds get started, and how do they travel? Keep reading to find out. How Sounds Begin: All sounds begin with vibrat...
NDQ_014205
Sound waves generally travel most quickly through gases.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: characteristics of sound Sound Waves: Why does a tree make sound when it crashes to the ground? How does the sound reach peoples ears if they happen to be in the forest? And in general, how do sounds get started, and how do they travel? Keep reading to find out. How Sounds Begin: All sounds begin with vibrat...
NDQ_014206
Sounds can travel through air and water but not through solids.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: characteristics of sound Sound Waves: Why does a tree make sound when it crashes to the ground? How does the sound reach peoples ears if they happen to be in the forest? And in general, how do sounds get started, and how do they travel? Keep reading to find out. How Sounds Begin: All sounds begin with vibrat...
NDQ_014207
Sound waves travel more quickly in warm air than cold air.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: characteristics of sound Sound Waves: Why does a tree make sound when it crashes to the ground? How does the sound reach peoples ears if they happen to be in the forest? And in general, how do sounds get started, and how do they travel? Keep reading to find out. How Sounds Begin: All sounds begin with vibrat...
NDQ_014208
The amount of water vapor in the air affects the speed of sound through air.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: characteristics of sound Sound Waves: Why does a tree make sound when it crashes to the ground? How does the sound reach peoples ears if they happen to be in the forest? And in general, how do sounds get started, and how do they travel? Keep reading to find out. How Sounds Begin: All sounds begin with vibrat...
NDQ_014209
Sounds that are too high in frequency for humans to hear are called infrasound.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: characteristics of sound Sound Waves: Why does a tree make sound when it crashes to the ground? How does the sound reach peoples ears if they happen to be in the forest? And in general, how do sounds get started, and how do they travel? Keep reading to find out. How Sounds Begin: All sounds begin with vibrat...
NDQ_014210
As distance from a sound source increases, the area covered by the sound waves decreases.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: characteristics of sound Sound Waves: Why does a tree make sound when it crashes to the ground? How does the sound reach peoples ears if they happen to be in the forest? And in general, how do sounds get started, and how do they travel? Keep reading to find out. How Sounds Begin: All sounds begin with vibrat...
NDQ_014211
As the decibel level of sounds gets higher, the pitch of the sounds always gets higher.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: characteristics of sound Sound Waves: Why does a tree make sound when it crashes to the ground? How does the sound reach peoples ears if they happen to be in the forest? And in general, how do sounds get started, and how do they travel? Keep reading to find out. How Sounds Begin: All sounds begin with vibrat...
NDQ_014212
The intensity of sound waves is the same regardless of distance from the sound source.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: characteristics of sound Sound Waves: Why does a tree make sound when it crashes to the ground? How does the sound reach peoples ears if they happen to be in the forest? And in general, how do sounds get started, and how do they travel? Keep reading to find out. How Sounds Begin: All sounds begin with vibrat...
NDQ_014213
Some animals can hear sounds with frequencies as high as 100,000 Hz.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: characteristics of sound Sound Waves: Why does a tree make sound when it crashes to the ground? How does the sound reach peoples ears if they happen to be in the forest? And in general, how do sounds get started, and how do they travel? Keep reading to find out. How Sounds Begin: All sounds begin with vibrat...
NDQ_014214
how loud or soft a sound seems to a listener
a. loudness, b. infrasound, c. sound, d. decibel, e. intensity, f. ultrasound, g. pitch
a
Lesson: characteristics of sound Sound Waves: Why does a tree make sound when it crashes to the ground? How does the sound reach peoples ears if they happen to be in the forest? And in general, how do sounds get started, and how do they travel? Keep reading to find out. How Sounds Begin: All sounds begin with vibrat...
NDQ_014215
sounds with frequencies above 20,000 hertz
a. loudness, b. infrasound, c. sound, d. decibel, e. intensity, f. ultrasound, g. pitch
f
Lesson: characteristics of sound Sound Waves: Why does a tree make sound when it crashes to the ground? How does the sound reach peoples ears if they happen to be in the forest? And in general, how do sounds get started, and how do they travel? Keep reading to find out. How Sounds Begin: All sounds begin with vibrat...
NDQ_014216
unit of sound intensity
a. loudness, b. infrasound, c. sound, d. decibel, e. intensity, f. ultrasound, g. pitch
d
Lesson: characteristics of sound Sound Waves: Why does a tree make sound when it crashes to the ground? How does the sound reach peoples ears if they happen to be in the forest? And in general, how do sounds get started, and how do they travel? Keep reading to find out. How Sounds Begin: All sounds begin with vibrat...
NDQ_014217
how high or low a sound seems to a listener
a. loudness, b. infrasound, c. sound, d. decibel, e. intensity, f. ultrasound, g. pitch
g
Lesson: characteristics of sound Sound Waves: Why does a tree make sound when it crashes to the ground? How does the sound reach peoples ears if they happen to be in the forest? And in general, how do sounds get started, and how do they travel? Keep reading to find out. How Sounds Begin: All sounds begin with vibrat...
NDQ_014218
transfer of energy from a vibrating object in waves that travel through matter
a. loudness, b. infrasound, c. sound, d. decibel, e. intensity, f. ultrasound, g. pitch
c
Lesson: characteristics of sound Sound Waves: Why does a tree make sound when it crashes to the ground? How does the sound reach peoples ears if they happen to be in the forest? And in general, how do sounds get started, and how do they travel? Keep reading to find out. How Sounds Begin: All sounds begin with vibrat...
NDQ_014219
sounds with frequencies below 20 hertz
a. loudness, b. infrasound, c. sound, d. decibel, e. intensity, f. ultrasound, g. pitch
b
Lesson: characteristics of sound Sound Waves: Why does a tree make sound when it crashes to the ground? How does the sound reach peoples ears if they happen to be in the forest? And in general, how do sounds get started, and how do they travel? Keep reading to find out. How Sounds Begin: All sounds begin with vibrat...
NDQ_014220
measure of the amount of energy in sound waves
a. loudness, b. infrasound, c. sound, d. decibel, e. intensity, f. ultrasound, g. pitch
e
Lesson: characteristics of sound Sound Waves: Why does a tree make sound when it crashes to the ground? How does the sound reach peoples ears if they happen to be in the forest? And in general, how do sounds get started, and how do they travel? Keep reading to find out. How Sounds Begin: All sounds begin with vibrat...
NDQ_014221
Bones in the ear canal transmit sound waves to the middle ear.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: hearing sound How We Hear: Figure 20.7 shows the three main parts of the ear: the outer, middle, and inner ear. It also shows the specific structures in each part. The roles of these structures in hearing are described below and in the animations at these URLS: (1:43) MEDIA Click image to the left or use the ...
NDQ_014222
Which choice shows the correct sequence in which sound waves travel through the ear?
a. ear canal eardrum hammer, b. anvil oval window ear canal, c. stirrup pinna eardrum, d. eardrum ear canal cochlea
a
Lesson: hearing sound How We Hear: Figure 20.7 shows the three main parts of the ear: the outer, middle, and inner ear. It also shows the specific structures in each part. The roles of these structures in hearing are described below and in the animations at these URLS: (1:43) MEDIA Click image to the left or use the ...
NDQ_014223
The stirrup passes amplified sound waves to the oval window.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: hearing sound How We Hear: Figure 20.7 shows the three main parts of the ear: the outer, middle, and inner ear. It also shows the specific structures in each part. The roles of these structures in hearing are described below and in the animations at these URLS: (1:43) MEDIA Click image to the left or use the ...
NDQ_014224
In which structure of the ear are sound waves changed to nerve impulses?
a. eardrum, b. stirrup, c. oval window, d. cochlea
d
Lesson: hearing sound How We Hear: Figure 20.7 shows the three main parts of the ear: the outer, middle, and inner ear. It also shows the specific structures in each part. The roles of these structures in hearing are described below and in the animations at these URLS: (1:43) MEDIA Click image to the left or use the ...
NDQ_014225
We hear sound as soon as sound waves reach the middle ear.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: hearing sound How We Hear: Figure 20.7 shows the three main parts of the ear: the outer, middle, and inner ear. It also shows the specific structures in each part. The roles of these structures in hearing are described below and in the animations at these URLS: (1:43) MEDIA Click image to the left or use the ...
NDQ_014226
Which structures are found in the outer ear?
a. anvil, pinna, eardrum, b. pinna, ear canal, eardrum, c. ear canal, cochlea, stirrup, d. hammer, pinna, ear canal
b
Lesson: hearing sound How We Hear: Figure 20.7 shows the three main parts of the ear: the outer, middle, and inner ear. It also shows the specific structures in each part. The roles of these structures in hearing are described below and in the animations at these URLS: (1:43) MEDIA Click image to the left or use the ...
NDQ_014227
Functions of the ossicles include
a. amplifying sound waves, b. transferring sound waves, c. catching sound waves, d. two of the above
d
Lesson: hearing sound How We Hear: Figure 20.7 shows the three main parts of the ear: the outer, middle, and inner ear. It also shows the specific structures in each part. The roles of these structures in hearing are described below and in the animations at these URLS: (1:43) MEDIA Click image to the left or use the ...
NDQ_014228
Most adults experience at least some hearing loss as they get older.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: hearing sound How We Hear: Figure 20.7 shows the three main parts of the ear: the outer, middle, and inner ear. It also shows the specific structures in each part. The roles of these structures in hearing are described below and in the animations at these URLS: (1:43) MEDIA Click image to the left or use the ...
NDQ_014229
The most common cause of hearing loss is exposure to loud sounds.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: hearing sound How We Hear: Figure 20.7 shows the three main parts of the ear: the outer, middle, and inner ear. It also shows the specific structures in each part. The roles of these structures in hearing are described below and in the animations at these URLS: (1:43) MEDIA Click image to the left or use the ...
NDQ_014230
Which decibel level of sound has the longest permissible exposure time?
a. 85 dB, b. 100 dB, c. 106 dB, d. 115 dB
a
Lesson: hearing sound How We Hear: Figure 20.7 shows the three main parts of the ear: the outer, middle, and inner ear. It also shows the specific structures in each part. The roles of these structures in hearing are described below and in the animations at these URLS: (1:43) MEDIA Click image to the left or use the ...
NDQ_014232
Long-term exposure to loud sounds is needed to damage hearing.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: hearing sound How We Hear: Figure 20.7 shows the three main parts of the ear: the outer, middle, and inner ear. It also shows the specific structures in each part. The roles of these structures in hearing are described below and in the animations at these URLS: (1:43) MEDIA Click image to the left or use the ...
NDQ_014233
Many home and yard chores are loud enough to cause hearing loss.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: hearing sound How We Hear: Figure 20.7 shows the three main parts of the ear: the outer, middle, and inner ear. It also shows the specific structures in each part. The roles of these structures in hearing are described below and in the animations at these URLS: (1:43) MEDIA Click image to the left or use the ...
NDQ_014235
Electronic hearing protectors reduce the amplitude of high-amplitude sound waves.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: hearing sound How We Hear: Figure 20.7 shows the three main parts of the ear: the outer, middle, and inner ear. It also shows the specific structures in each part. The roles of these structures in hearing are described below and in the animations at these URLS: (1:43) MEDIA Click image to the left or use the ...
NDQ_014238
The brain interprets nerve impulses from the ears as sounds.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: hearing sound How We Hear: Figure 20.7 shows the three main parts of the ear: the outer, middle, and inner ear. It also shows the specific structures in each part. The roles of these structures in hearing are described below and in the animations at these URLS: (1:43) MEDIA Click image to the left or use the ...
NDQ_014240
Materials used for earplugs include silicon and polyurethane foam.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: hearing sound How We Hear: Figure 20.7 shows the three main parts of the ear: the outer, middle, and inner ear. It also shows the specific structures in each part. The roles of these structures in hearing are described below and in the animations at these URLS: (1:43) MEDIA Click image to the left or use the ...
NDQ_014241
The brain plays an essential role in hearing.
a. true, b. false
a
Lesson: hearing sound How We Hear: Figure 20.7 shows the three main parts of the ear: the outer, middle, and inner ear. It also shows the specific structures in each part. The roles of these structures in hearing are described below and in the animations at these URLS: (1:43) MEDIA Click image to the left or use the ...
NDQ_014242
part of the ear that extends outward from the head
a. middle ear, b. ear canal, c. cochlea, d. pinna, e. eardrum, f. hair cell, g. ossicle
d
Lesson: hearing sound How We Hear: Figure 20.7 shows the three main parts of the ear: the outer, middle, and inner ear. It also shows the specific structures in each part. The roles of these structures in hearing are described below and in the animations at these URLS: (1:43) MEDIA Click image to the left or use the ...
NDQ_014243
The most common cause of hearing loss is damage to the eardrum.
a. true, b. false
b
Lesson: hearing sound How We Hear: Figure 20.7 shows the three main parts of the ear: the outer, middle, and inner ear. It also shows the specific structures in each part. The roles of these structures in hearing are described below and in the animations at these URLS: (1:43) MEDIA Click image to the left or use the ...
NDQ_014244
any of three tiny bones in the middle ear
a. middle ear, b. ear canal, c. cochlea, d. pinna, e. eardrum, f. hair cell, g. ossicle
g
Lesson: hearing sound How We Hear: Figure 20.7 shows the three main parts of the ear: the outer, middle, and inner ear. It also shows the specific structures in each part. The roles of these structures in hearing are described below and in the animations at these URLS: (1:43) MEDIA Click image to the left or use the ...