Wave Basics Review

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?

• they are both the same

• the frequency cannot be determined

• the top one

• the bottom one

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Which of the following can sound travel through?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• all of the above

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The rope is creating a ___ wave.

• surface

• transverse

• longitudinal

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Letter B on the wave represents

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

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Letter D on the wave represents

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

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How does the energy of a wave change as the amplitude increases?

• The energy of a wave remains the same.

• The energy of a wave decreases.

• The energy of a wave increases and decreases.

• The energy of the wave increases.

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A wave is a disturbance that ...

• transfers energy.

• maintains energy.

• makes energy.

• destroys energy.

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A medium can be

• a solid

• a liquid

• a gas

• all of the above

• none of the above

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

• amplitude
• crest
• trough
• wavelength

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

• amplitude
• crest
• trough
• wavelength

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