Waves (VA SOL PS.6 & 7) Gr8 Science SOL Review

Which letter represents wavelength?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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What part of the wave is a rarefaction? 

• A
• B

When the frequency of a wave increases, what happens to the wavelength?

• The wavelength is not directly affected by the frequency of a wave.
• The wavelength increases.
• The wavelength decreases.
• More specific information is needed to form a conclusion about the wavelength.

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Which letter represents the wave crest?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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If the distance represented by the letter A were increased, how would it change the way the sound was heard?

• The sound would be higher pitched. 
• The sound would be lower pitched. 
• The sound would be quieter in volume. 
• The sound would be louder in volume. 

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The distance from the resting point to the top of the crest is called the _________________.

• Frequency
• Amplitude
• Trough
• Volume

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Which letter represents the wave trough?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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This is the number of wavelengths that pass a point in 1 sec.  

• frequency
• pitch
• amplitude
• rest postion

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a wave that requires a medium through which to travel

• mechanical wave
• chemical wave
• electromagnetic wave
• microwave

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Where is a place a person would hear no sound?

• in a cave
• in a forest
• in space
• in water