Physics Unit 5

How often a wave occurs is the wave's __________________

• crest
• frequency
• wavelength
• resting point

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The distance between 2 corresponding parts of a wave  (example- crest to crest) is its _____________________

• trough
• frequency
• amplitude
• wavelength

Mechanical waves are created when a source of energy causes a medium to  _________________.

• vibrate
• expand
• move
• compress

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Any material that a wave travels through is called a ____________________.

• vibration
• compression
• medium
• crest

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What are the highest parts of a transverse wave called?

• amplitude
• trough
• resting point
• crest

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In what type of wave does the medium move perpendicular to the movement of the wave?

• Transverse
• Longitudinal
• Electromagnetic
• Radio

What is this called?

• refraction
• reflection
• reconstroction
• retraction

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Glass has a _____________ index of refraction than air.

• Equal
• Greater
• Less
• Impossible to say

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The fact the two angles are the same is an example of....

• Refraction
• Angle of Incidence
• Law of reflection
• Magnification

Sound moves in a _________.

• Transverse wave
• Longitudinal wave

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