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- 1. Multiple ChoiceHow often a wave occurs is the wave's __________________crestfrequencywavelengthresting point
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe distance between 2 corresponding parts of a wave (example- crest to crest) is its _____________________troughfrequencyamplitudewavelength
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe frequency of a wave is measured in __________________.incheshertzperiodseras
- 4. Multiple ChoiceMechanical waves are created when a source of energy causes a medium to _________________.vibrateexpandmovecompress
- 5. Multiple ChoiceAny material that a wave travels through is called a ____________________.vibrationcompressionmediumcrest
- 6. Multiple ChoiceIn what type of wave does the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave?surface wavelongitudinal wavetransverse waveelectromagnetic wave
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe three types of mechanical waves are transverse, surface, and _______________ wavesmediumwaterlongitudinalcrest
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the highest parts of a transverse wave called?amplitudetroughresting pointcrest
- 9. Multiple ChoiceIn longitudinal waves, the parts where the coils are spread apart are called what?rarefactionscompressionsmechanicalslongitudes
- 10. Multiple ChoiceIn what type of wave does the medium move perpendicular to the movement of the wave?TransverseLongitudinalElectromagneticRadio
- 11. Multiple Choice
What number represents the wavelength?1234 - 12. Multiple ChoiceAs the frequency of a wave increases, the __________________ decreases.amplituderesting pointwavelengthcrest
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat number represents the amplitude?1234
- 14. Multiple ChoiceIn a longitudinal wave, the parts where the coils are close together are called what?longitudesrarefactionscompressionscontractions
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat property of the wave is represented by the letter "B"?amplitudecresttroughwavelength
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat property of this wave is represented by the letter "A"amplitudecresttroughwavelength
- 17. Multiple ChoiceHow many waves are in this picture?123.54
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of wave is this?Transverse WaveLongitudinal Wave
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of wave is this?TransverseLongitudinal
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich letter is marked at the troughs of the wave?CABD
- 21. Multiple ChoiceIn a sound wave, the area where molecules have been pressed together is a...CompressionRarefactionWavelength
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat is determined by the amount of energy in a sound wave? (volume)AmplitudePitch
- 23. Multiple ChoiceSound needs a medium to travel through. What is a medium?solid, liquid, gasopen spacewavesnothing
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhich wave travels parallel in relation to a medium?TransverseLongitudinalBothNeither
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the parts of a longitudinal wave?Compressions and rarefactionsCrests and troughsCompressions and crestsRarefactions and troughs
- 26. Multiple ChoiceThe most dense part of a longitudinal wave.DensityCompressionRarefactionAmplitude
- 27. Multiple ChoiceThe type of waves that require medium to pass:Mechanical WavesElectromagnetic Waves
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhat is B in this image?wavelengthrarefactionfrequencyamplitude
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhat is A in this image?amplitudecompressionrarefactiontrough
- 30. Multiple Choice
In a Longitudinal Wave, what is the part called that is SPREAD APART?
rarefactions
compressions
crest
trough
- 31. Multiple Choice
In a Longitudinal Wave, what is the part called that is SQUISHED together?
rarefactions
compressions
crest
trough
- 32. Multiple ChoiceA wave in which energy travels perpendicular to the matter (ex. energy moves sideways while matter moves up and down)CompressionalTransverseElectromagneticSurface
- 33. Multiple ChoiceThe amount of energy a wave has, measured from rest position to the crest or troughcresttroughamplitudewavelength
- 34. Multiple ChoiceThe distance from crest to crest or compression to compression is the...wavelengthwave speedamplitudefrequency
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhere the matter would normally be without the wave is known as the...WavelengthAmplitudeRest PositionWave
- 36. Multiple ChoiceAll waves carryenergylightmatterparticles
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a repeating disturbance or vibration that transfers or moves energy from place to place?MediumWaveCompressionRarefaction
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhat does it mean to refract?bounce offto bendcurve outwardreflect
- 39. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens when light hits a mirror?it makes a colorit reflectsit makes a rainbowit passes through
- 40. Multiple ChoiceWhat does it mean to reflect?bounce offbendrefractenergy
- 41. Multiple Choice
The unit for measuring frequency is the ---
Joule
Hertz
Gram
Newton
- 42. Multiple ChoiceWhich is true of a mechanical wave?It must have a mediumIt must travel in empty space.It can travel in a vacuum.Both sound and light are examples.
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