Wave Motion | Waves

Front

What do all waves transfer?

Back

Energy

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Front

Which of the following can waves transfer energy through?

solid

,

liquid

,

gas

,

empty space

,

all of the above

Back

all of the above

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Front

What are the two types of waves?

Back

longitudinal and transverse

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Front

What is the number of complete waves passing a fixed point in a given amount of time?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the frequency of this wave? You must count the number of complete waves. Options: 1 Hz, 5 Hz, 10 Hz

Back

5 Hz

Front

What is frequency measured in?

Back

Hertz

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Front

Period of a wave refers to...

Back

how long it takes for the event to repeat.

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Front

Which type of waves have the longest wavelength?
Options: Visible light, Radio waves, X-rays, Gamma-Rays

Back

Radio waves

Front

Wavelengths are usually measured in:

seconds

,

Hz

,

inches

,

meters

Back

meters

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Front

Shorter wave lengths can carry more energy. Which of these probably carries the MOST energy: Infrared light, Visible light, X-rays, UV light?

Back

X-rays