Chapter 14 Lesson 1: Waves

Rhythmic disturbances that carry energy are called ______.

• ripples

• bubbles

• waves

• pulsars

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Waves carry energy AND matter.

• true

• false

What kind of waves REQUIRE matter to transfer energy?

• x-rays

• mechanical waves

• electromagnetic waves

• light waves

The highest point on a transverse wave is called the _____.

• crest

• rest

• trough

• amplitude

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The measure from rest to crest is the ______.

• amplitude

• frequency

• altitude

• wavelength

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The measure from crest to crest OR trough to trough is the _____.

• frequency

• rest

• amplitude

• wavelength

The number of waves passing a point in a certain amount of time is the _____.

• frequency

• amplitude

• wavelength

• compression

Frequency is measured in what units?

• Hearts

• Degrees

• Hertz

• Amps

In a longitudinal wave, the part of the wave in which the particles are close together is the ______.

• contraction

• rest

• rarefaction

• compression

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Radio waves are carried from an antenna to your car radio.

This is an example of _____.

• absorption

• transmission

• reflection

• refraction

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