Physics Waves Unit

A wave that requires a medium through wave which to travel

• A. electromagnetic  wave
• B. longitudinal wave
• C. mechanical wave
• D. transverse wave

A wave that does not require a medium

• A. electromagnetic  wave. 
• B. surface wave
• C. medium
• D. transverse wave

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A wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicularly to the direction the wave is traveling

• A. surface wave
• B. transverse wave
• C. electromagnetic  wave
• D. longitudinal wave

A wave in which the particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave motion

• A. mechanical wave
• B. surface wave
• C. longitudinal wave
• D. wave

The number of waves produced in a given amount of time

• A. amplitude
• B. wave speed
• C. frequency
• D. wavelength

The speed at which a wave travels through a medium

• A. frequency
• B. wavelength
• C. wave speed
• D. amplitude

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A pattern of vibration that simulates a wave that is standing still

• A. interference
• B. standing wave
• C. diffraction
• D. reflection

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A section of a longitudinal wave where the particles are crowded together is called a

• A. rarefaction.
• B. vibration
• C.compression
• D. surface wave.

Which of the following items would work well in space?

• A. flashlight
• B. radio        
• C. guitar     
• D. drum set        

Which of these waves do NOT require a medium?

• A. ocean waves       
• B. seismic waves
• C. sound waves      
• D. radio waves