5.1 Waves

The highest point on a wave is:

• the crest

• the trough

• the top

• the coast

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All waves carry ________ as they travel from one place to another.

• matter

• space

• energy

• water

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

• vibration
• compression
• medium
• 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

In a longitudinal wave, the parts where the coils are close together are called what?

• longitudes
• rarefactions
• compressions
• contractions

Which travels faster, light or sound?

• light
• sound

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Which answer best explains what causes a wave?

• Shaking
• Potential energy
• Light
• Vibrations

What does frequency measure & what's the unit?

• The number of waves per second in seconds

• The number of waves per second in hertz

• The time for one wave to cycle in seconds

• The time for one wave to cycle in hertz

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What is the symbol and unit for wavelength?

• Wavelength (μ) is measured in m/s

• Wavelength (μ) is measured in meters

• Wavelength (λ) is measured in m/s

• Wavelength (λ) is measured in meters

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What is the wavelength of this wave?

• 2 m

• 2.5 m

• 4 m

• 18 m

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