Physics Unit 1 Quiz

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  • Created by: Lissilou
  • Created on: 26-03-14 11:06

1. Which of the following does not describe a loud, high pitched noise?

  • Small wavelength.
  • Low frequency.
  • High frequency.
  • Big amplitude.
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2. What is conduction?

  • Particles changing from one state to another.
  • When metals are used in a circuit.
  • The transfer of thermal energy through particles coming into contact with one another.
  • The transfer of energy through cool particles being replaced by hot particles.

3. Which of the following is untrue about images formed by plane mirrors?

  • The image is virtual.
  • The image is laterally inverted.
  • The image is in front of the mirror.
  • The image is behind the mirror.

4. Which electromagnetic wave has the smallest wavelength?

  • Infra-red waves.
  • Gamma rays.
  • Radio waves.
  • Visible light.

5. What is red-shift?

  • The shifting of light to the red side of the spectrum due to an increase in wavelength.
  • The shifting of light to the red side of the spectrum due to a decrease in wavelength.
  • The shifting of light to the red side of the spectrum due to distance.
  • The shifting of light to the red side of the spectrum due to speed.
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