Waves Test Review

Front

Which waves have the shortest wavelength?

Back

gamma rays

Front

What describes the sound you actually hear?

Back

loudness

Front

Which type of waves have compressions and rarefactions?

Back

longitudinal or compressional

Front

Sound cannot travel through which of the following: lead, space, wood, water

Back

space

Front

Sound waves with frequencies below the normal human range

Back

infrasound

Front

Which type of waves have crests and troughs?

Back

Transverse waves

Front

A water wave is an example of which type? Options: transverse, seismic, surface, compressional

Back

surface

Front

A disturbance that transfers energy from place to place.

Back

wave

Front

Sound waves with frequencies above human range

Back

ultrasound

Front

Part of longitudinal wave where the coils are spread out

Back

rarefaction