Waves and Sound

What type of energy does a sound wave have?

• Mechanical

• Radiant

• Electrical

• Sound

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Sound waves are also known as ----- waves.

• Compression

• Longitudinal

• Neither

• Both longitudinal and compression

Areas of increased pressure on a sound wave are known as a ----

• Rarefaction

• Compression

• Frequency

• Amplitude

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The distance from the beginning of one compression to the beginning of the next compression is called a -----

• Rarefaction

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Compression

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A wave of amplitude A is traveling through a rope that is fixed on both ends. Which of the following represents the wave upon return?

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Two waves of amplitude A are initially traveling in the same direction through a rope that is fixed at both ends. When the two waves meet, the resultant wave will have an amplitude of:

• A

• A²

• 2A

• 0

A wave with amplitude A is traveling through a rope. If the rope is fixed on the left but not on the right, then which of the following represents the wave as it returns?

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Two waves of amplitude A travel to the right that is fixed on the left but not on the right. When the two waves meet, the resultant wave will have amplitude:

• 0

• 2A

• A

• A²

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A water wave has a period of 0.25 seconds and a wavelength of 0.6 meters. What is the speed of the wave?

• 2.4 meters

• 0.15 meters

• 0.85 meters

• 2.1 meters

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Which of the following is true about the speed of sound through different mediums?

• V(gas) > V(liquid) > V(solid)

• V(liquid) > V(gas) > V(solid)

• V(solid) > V(liquid) > V(gas)

• V(solid) > V(gas) > V(liquid)

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