Waves

Which of the following types of waves require a medium?

• Visible light

• X-rays

• Microwaves

• Sound waves

Which of the following types of waves do NOT require a medium?

• ocean waves

• seismic waves

• sound waves

• radio waves

Which of the following is NOT a property of a wave?

• refraction

• amplitude

• frequency

• wavelength

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

• rarefaction

• compression

• vibration

• surface wave

Part of a longitudinal wave where the particles are spread apart is called a

• rarefaction

• compression

• vibration

• surface wave

What is the amplitude of a wave related to?

• volume

• speed

• mass

• height

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What is the wavelength of a wave related to?

• height

• volume

• mass

• distance

What unit is used to describe the frequency of a wave?

• decibel

• hertz

• meters per second

• wavelength

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The combining of waves as they overlap is known as

• interference

• refraction

• diffraction

• resonance

Which type of wave moves the medium at a right angle to the direction in which the wave travels?

• Transverse

• Longitudinal