HESI Reading Compehension A2 Exam Version 1 With Answers (48 Solved Questions)

Get instant access to past exams with HESI Reading Compehension A2 Exam Version 1 With Answers, covering all major topics.

Eva Reed

Contributor

4.4

5 months ago

Preview (5 of 15 Pages)

100%

Purchase to unlock

HESI Reading Compehension A2 Exam Version 1 With Answers (48 Solved Questions) - Page 1 preview image

Loading page ...

HESI A2 VERSION 1READING COMPEHENSIONDoppler EffectHave you ever wondered why the whistle of a traveling, distant locomotive predicts its approachseveral yards before anyoneactually sees it? Or why an oncoming ambulance’s screaming sirenis heard momentarily several feet before the ambulance comes into full view, before it passesyou, and why its siren is still heard faintly well after the ambulance is out of sight?What youare witnessing is a scientific phenomenon known as the DopplerEffect. What takesplace is truly remarkable. In both of these instances, when the train or ambulance moves towardthe sound waves in front of it, the sound waves are pulled closer together andhave a higherfrequency. In either instance, the listener positioned in front of the moving object hears a higherpitch. The ambulance and locomotive are progressively moving away from the sound wavesbehind them, causing the waves to be farther apart andto have a lower frequency. These fast-approaching modes of transportation distance themselves past the listener, who hears a lowerpitch.1.Which statement is not listed as a detail in the passage?A.The oncoming sound waves have a higher pitch becauseof high frequency and closenessof waves.B.The oncoming sound waves have a higher pitch because of low frequency and closenessof waves.C.The whistling sound of the locomotive as it approaches and passes can be explained bythe Doppler effect.D.The high-pitched sound of the ambulance as it approaches and passes can be explainedby the Doppler effect.2.What is the main idea of the passage?A.Trains and ambulances make distinctly loud noises.B.Low-frequency waves make high-pitched sounds.C.High-frequency waves make low-pitched sounds.D.The DopplerEffectexplains the rationale for why sound is heard initially more stronglyand then faintly after a moving object has passed.3.What is the meaning of the word phenomenon in the second paragraph?A.Something that is lifeless to the senses

Preview Mode

This document has 15 pages. Sign in to access the full document!

Report

Study Now!

XY-Copilot AI

Unlimited Access

Secure Payment

Instant Access

24/7 Support

Document Chat

Document Details

Subject

Health Education Systems, Inc.

HESI Reading Compehension A2 Exam Version 1 With Answers (48 Solved Questions)

Study Now!

Document Details

Related Documents

Nursing School Entrance Exams: HESI A2 / NLN PAX-RN / PSB-RN / RNEE / TEAS, 6th Edition (2020)

HESI Evolve Leadership/Management Practice Exam with Answers (114 Solved Questions)

HESI Comprehensive Medical Surgical Exit Exam with Answers (839 Solved Questions)

HESI Mental Health Exit Exam With Answers (58 Solved Questions)

2024 HESI Mental Health Actual Exam With Answers (151 Solved Questions)

HESI Pharmacology Practice Exam With Answers (102 Solved Questions)

2023-2024 HESI RN Pharmacology Actual Exam With Answers (180 Solved Questions)

HESI Mathematics Practice Exam With Answers (55 Solved Questions)

HESI Fundamentals Practice Exam With Answers (73 Solved Questions)

HESI Pharmacology Evolve Exam With Answers (125 Solved Questions)

Company

Explore

Study Tools