Transverse & Longitudinal Waves -

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of a medium through which a wave can travel?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Vacuum

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Mechanical waves require a

to travel.

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

• Transverse waves move the medium at a right angle to the direction of travel, while longitudinal waves move the medium parallel to the direction of travel.

• Transverse waves move the medium parallel to the direction of travel, while longitudinal waves move the medium at a right angle to the direction of travel.

• Both transverse and longitudinal waves move the medium at a right angle to the direction of travel.

• Both transverse and longitudinal waves move the medium parallel to the direction of travel.

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The highest part of a transverse wave is called the

.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of longitudinal waves? (choose 3)

• Sound wave

• Radio wave

• Ultrasound wave

• Slinky wave

Labeling

Label the wave.

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Rarefaction

Compression

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a transverse wave?

• Sound wave

• Ultrasound wave

• Visible light

• Slinky wave

Multiple Choice

What happens to the frequency of a wave as its wavelength increases?

• Frequency increases

• Frequency decreases

• Frequency stays the same

• Frequency doubles

Match

Match the following

• crest

• amplitude

• wavelength

• Trough

A

C

B

D

• A

• C

• B

• D

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cause the medium to move perpendicular to the direction of the wave. ​

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cause the medium to move parallel to the direction of the wave.

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Transverse waves

Longitudinal waves

Light waves