mechanics of waves

A stretched spring attached to two fixed points is compressed on one end and released, as shown in the picture. The resulting wave travels back and forth between the two fixed ends of the spring until it comes to a stop.  This mechanical wave is an example of a

• longitudinal wave
• transverse wave
• superpositioned wave
• refracted wave

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What kind of wave is this?

• Transverse
• Longitudinal

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What kind of wave is this?

• Transverse Wave
• Longitudinal Wave

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A sound wave moving through the air is what kind of wave?

• a Longitudinal
• water wave
• a transverse wave
• hand wave

Which direction does a Transverse wave travel

• parallel
• perpendicular

Which direction does a longitudinal wave travel

• parallel

• perpendicular

All waves carry

• energy
• light 
• matter
• particles

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A wave that requires a medium through wave which to travel

• A. electromagnetic wave

• B. transverse

• C. mechanical wave

A wave that does not require a medium

• A. electromagnetic wave.

• B. surface wave

• D. longitudinal wave

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What property of this wave is represented by the letter "A"

• amplitude
• crest
• trough
• wavelength

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