Waves- Quiz 1

Which statement best describes waves?

• Waves move matter from one place to another.

• Waves are repeating patterns of motion that transfer energy.

• Waves can move matter, but not energy.

• Waves are repeating patterns of motion.

Waves transmit (carry)_____________

• matter

• energy

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What type of wave is this?

• Transverse wave
• Longitudinal wave
• Transversion wave
• Longitude wave

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What type of wave is this?

• Transverse wave
• Longitudinal wave
• Transversion wave
• Longitude wave

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Transverse waves are waves that travel ________________ to the direction of the medium’s particle vibration.

• perpendicular
• parallel
• diagonal
• opposite

Longitudinal waves are waves that travel ________________ to the direction of the medium’s particle vibration.

• perpendicular
• parallel
• diagonal
• opposite

Sound is a type of ________________ wave.

• transverse

• longitudinal

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In the case of a water wave, what is the medium?

• water

• air

• the Earth

• when the wave isn't too big or too small

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What type of wave is this?

• Transverse
• Longitudinal

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What type of wave is this?

• Transverse
• Longitudinal

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