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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWaves move ___ through vibrationsEnergyMatterMassWeight
- 2. Multiple ChoiceLongitudinal waves are ______.ParallelPerpendicularCrazy
- 3. Multiple ChoiceTransverse waves are ___.ParallelPerpendicularWeird
- 4. Multiple Choice
The highest point on a wave is:
the crest
the trough
the top
the coast
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of wave is pictured below?compressional wavetransverse wavesound wavemechanical wave
- 6. Multiple Choice
You can't hear sounds in outer space because there is no
medium
light
energy
heat
- 7. Multiple Choice
All waves carry ________ as they travel from one place to another.
matter
space
energy
water
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich part of the wave is shown at letter E?troughcrestresting pointamplitude
- 9. Multiple ChoiceAny material that a wave travels through is called a ____________________.vibrationcompressionmediumcrest
- 10. Multiple ChoiceIn longitudinal waves, the parts where the coils are spread apart are called what?rarefactionscompressionsmechanicalslongitudes
- 11. Multiple ChoiceIn what type of wave does the medium move perpendicular to the movement of the wave?TransverseLongitudinalElectromagneticRadio
- 12. Multiple ChoiceIn a longitudinal wave, the parts where the coils are close together are called what?longitudesrarefactionscompressionscontractions
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich travels faster, light or sound?lightsound
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of wave move a slinky back and forth?longitudinaltransverse
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of wave does sound travel in?TransverseLongitudinal
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich answer best explains what causes a wave?ShakingPotential energyLightVibrations
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of wave is pictured?TransverseLongitudinalsurfacenone of the above
- 18. Multiple Choice
What does a wave carry from place to place?
energy
matter
people
- 19. Multiple Choice
A wave that can travel through matter and empty space is a:
electromagnetic wave
longitudinal wavy
transverse wave
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which are properties of a mechanical wave?
can be longitudinal or transverse
can move through space
must have matter to move
carries energy
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