Mechanical Waves Practice

This is a _____ wave.

• surface

• longitudinal

• transverse

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This is a _____ wave.

• surface

• longitudinal

• transverse

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Material through which a wave travels

• energy

• medium

• vibration

• disturbance

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______ is the ability to do work or cause change.

• energy

• medium

• vibration

• disturbance

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Which statement below is FALSE about electromagnetic waves?

• can transfer energy through space

• must use a medium to transfer energy

• is a type of transverse wave

• some types are harmful to humans

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Height of a wave from resting position

• crest

• trough

• amplitude

• wavelength

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The distance between two corresponding parts of a wave is the ____.

• crest

• trough

• amplitude

• wavelength

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Which of the following is NOT a mechanical wave?

• surface wave

• electromagnetic wave

• transverse wave

• longitudinal wave

The part in a longitudinal wave where the particles are spread apart.

• amplitude

• compression

• frequency

• rarefaction

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The part of a longitudinal wave where the particles are close together.

• amplitude

• compression

• frequency

• rarefaction

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