PS15 Waves

The units for frequency are measured in ___________ .

• Hertz

• Seconds

• m/s

• Grams

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Amplitude is a measure of the wave’s ___________ .

• Medium

• Matter

• Energy

• Frequency

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Waves that require a medium are called ____________ .

• Mechanical Waves

• Transverse Waves

• Light Waves

• Gamma Rays

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What do we call the top of a transverse wave?

• Crest

• Trough

• Amplitude

• Frequency

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What do we call the bottom of a transverse wave?

• Crest

• Trough

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

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What property of the wave is represented by the letter "B"?

• Amplitude

• Crest

• Trough

• Wavelength

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What property of this wave is represented by the letter "A"

• Amplitude

• Crest

• Trough

• Wavelength

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In a longitudinal wave when the coils are spread out.

• Compression

• Rarefaction

• Slinky

• Transverse

In a longitudinal wave when the coils are close together.

• Compression

• Rarefaction

• Reflection

• Transverse

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As a wave’s energy increases, its amplitude _____________ .

• Increases

• Stays the same

• Decreases

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