Q: A radio station broadcasts at a frequency of 101.7 MHz. How many vibrations per second does this represent?

$101.7 \times 10^6$ vibrations per second

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the difference between a constellation and an asterism?

Accepted Answer

A constellation is an officially recognized region of the sky, while an asterism is a recognizable pattern of stars that may be part of one or more constellations.

Question 2

If the Earth's axis were tilted at 0° instead of approximately 23.5°, which of the following would be true?

Accepted Answer

There would be no change in the length of daylight throughout the year.

Question 3

A radio station broadcasts at a frequency of 101.7 MHz. How many vibrations per second does this represent?

Accepted Answer

$101.7 	imes 10^6$ vibrations per second

Question 4

Which of the following statements about circumpolar stars is correct?

Accepted Answer

Circumpolar stars never set below the horizon at a given latitude.

Question 5

Which equation correctly relates the speed $v$ of a wave to its wavelength $\lambda$ and frequency $f$?

Accepted Answer

$v = \lambda f$

Question 6

What is the main reason for the occurrence of seasons on Earth?

Accepted Answer

The tilt of Earth's axis relative to its orbital plane.

Question 7

A full moon occurs when:

Accepted Answer

The Earth is between the Sun and the Moon.

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the phenomenon of tidal locking?

Accepted Answer

The Moon's rotation period matches its orbital period around Earth, causing the same side to always face Earth.

Question 9

If a wave has a period $t = 0.01$ s, what is its frequency $f$?

Accepted Answer

$f = 100$ Hz

Question 10

Which of the following is true about the shadow of the Earth during a lunar eclipse?

Accepted Answer

The Moon passes through Earth's umbra, causing a total lunar eclipse.

Question 11

Which coordinate system is most commonly used to locate objects in the sky from a specific location on Earth?

Accepted Answer

Local horizon coordinate system (altitude and azimuth)

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the motion of stars as seen from Earth?

Accepted Answer

The observer's altitude above sea level

Question 13

Which of the following best explains why the length of daylight changes throughout the year?

Accepted Answer

Earth's axis is tilted relative to its orbital plane.

Question 14

Which of the following is true about the Tropic of Cancer?

Accepted Answer

It is the latitude where the Sun is directly overhead at noon during the summer solstice.

Question 15

A wave travels through water with a speed of $v = 2$ m/s and a frequency of $f = 4$ Hz. What is its wavelength $\lambda$?

Accepted Answer

$\lambda = 0.5$ m

Question 16

Which of the following statements about the celestial equator and the ecliptic is correct?

Accepted Answer

The celestial equator is tilted by about 23.5° relative to the ecliptic.

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of resonance in a real-world scenario?

Accepted Answer

A child swinging higher when pushed at regular intervals matching the swing's natural frequency.

Question 18

During which phase of the Moon does a solar eclipse occur?

Accepted Answer

New Moon

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the zodiac?

Accepted Answer

A band in the sky along which the Sun, Moon, and planets appear to move.

Question 20

If a wave travels through a medium, which of the following is true about the medium itself?

Accepted Answer

The medium oscillates locally but does not travel with the wave.

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