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- 1. Multiple Choice
Identify the wave part
crest
trough
compression
refraction
- 2. Multiple Choice
Identify the wave part
crest
trough
compression
refraction
- 3. Multiple Choice
Letter D represents the ______ of the wave.
amplitude
frequency
crest
wavelength
- 4. Multiple Choice
Comparing Wave A to Wave B, Wave A has a...
higher crest
longer wavelength
higher frequency
greater amplitude
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which letter corresponds to the wavelength of the wave?
W
X
Y
Z
- 6. Multiple ChoiceSound waves are _______________Transverse wavesLongitudinal wavesCircular wavesSeismic waves
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhen the particles of a medium are vibrating perpendicular to the direction of the wave, this is a __________wave.soundwatertransverselongitudinal
- 8. Multiple ChoiceA wave transfers:matterwaterenergyparticles
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich wave is pictured?TransverseLongitudinalBothNeither
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich wave is pictured?TransverseLongitudinalBothNeither
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich wave travels parallel in relation to a medium?TransverseLongitudinalBothNeither
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of wave is pictured?TransverseLongitudinalsurfacenone of the above
- 13. Multiple ChoiceA _____________________ is the distance between a point on one wave and the identical point of the next wave.amplitudewavelengthfrequencycompression
- 14. Multiple Choice
The region of a longitudinal wave in which the particles are spread apart.
compression
rarefaction
frequency
amplitude
- 15. Multiple Choice
The region of a compressional wave in which the material through which the wave is transmitted is pressed together.
compression
rarefaction
wave
frequency
- 16. Multiple Choice
What type of wave is this?
Compressional
Transverse
Longitudinal
Sound
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which parts of the wave are the arrows pointing to?
Crest
Trough
Compression
Rarefaction
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which wave has more energy? Why?
Top wave because the amplitude is smaller
Bottom wave because the amplitude is larger
They are the same because the wavelengths are equal
Top because the rarefactions are closer together
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which wave has a greater wavelength?
Top wave
Bottom wave
They are the same
- 20. Multiple Choice
What is this waves amplitude (A) and wavelength (λ)?
A=6, λ=4
A=3, λ=8
A=8, λ=3
A=4, λ=6
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