Wave Quiz Flashcard

Front

Which of the following statements about waves are true?

Back

They begin as a disturbance or vibration

Front

The image below is showing what? Options: Reflection, Diffraction, Destructive Interference, Constructive Interference

Back

Constructive Interference

Front

Why are electromagnetic waves different from other waves?

Back

They do not require a medium, but can travel through them.

Front

A wave that requires a medium to pass through.

Back

Mechanical

Front

In this medium wave particles will move the slowest: Solid, Liquid, Gas, None of the above, they all move at the same speed.

Back

Gas

Front

As the energy of the wave increases, which of the following is true? Options: wavelength increases, frequency decreases, wave speed lowers, frequency increases

Back

frequency increases

Front

Which type of wave is being displayed below? Options: Transverse, Electromagnetic, Longitudinal, Destructive Interference, Constructive Interference

Back

Longitudinal

Front

Number 5 in the diagram is indicating what?

Back

Crest

Front

Number 4 in the diagram below is indicating the what?

Back

Amplitude

Front

Which graph below has the least amount of energy? Options: A, B, C

Back

A