Wave Concepts Review

Waves that require a medium are called 

• mechanical waves
• transverse waves
• light waves
• gamma rays

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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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Which part of the wave is shown at letter E?

• trough
• crest
• resting point
• amplitude

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

• vibration
• compression
• medium
• crest

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Which type of wave does sound travel in?

• Transverse
• Longitudinal

What kind of wave is pictured?

• Transverse
• Longitudinal
• surface
• none of the above

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What kind of wave is pictured below?

• compressional wave

• transverse wave

• sound wave

• mechanical wave

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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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