Waves

A flag blowing in the wind is an example of a ___ wave

• transverse

• longitudinal

• surface

A wave on a lake is an example of a ___ wave.

• Transverse

• longitudinal

• surface

A sound wave is an example of a ___ wave.

• transverse

• longitudinal

• surface

A wave that has motion perpendicular to the energy is a ___ wave

• transverse

• longitudinal

• surface

A wave that runs parallel to the direction of energy is a ___ wave

• transverse

• longitudinal

• surface

A circular wave is a ___ wave

• transverse

• longitudinal

• surface

Which type of wave requires a medium?

• mechanical

• electromagnetic

The speed of a wave is determined by the __

• frequency

• wavelength

• medium

• amplitude

A mirage or a pencil that looks broken in water is an example of ___

• reflection

• refraction

• diffraction

The property of a wave that allows us to see objects is ___

• reflection

• refraction

• diffraction