Waves

In a transverse wave, the particles of the medium move in which direction compared to the energy moving through the wave?

• circular

• diagonal

• parallel

• perpendicular

In a longitudinal wave, the particles of the medium move in which direction compared to the energy moving through the wave?

• circular

• diagonal

• parallel

• perpendicular

Waves that are a combination of longitudinal and transverse waves are called

• seismic waves.

• primary waves.

• secondary waves.

• surface waves.

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Regular disturbances that carry energy through matter or space.

• Crest

• Energy

• Trough

• Wave

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Electromagnetic waves are different from mechanical waves because

• electromagnetic waves are longer and slower than mechanical waves.

• mechanical waves can travel through a vacuum.

• electromagnetic waves don't require a medium in which to travel.

• mechanical waves can only travel through liquids or solids.

Sound is an example of which type of wave?

• Combination

• Longitudinal

• Surface

• Transverse

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The number of waves that pass a given point over a given amount of time is called the

• amplitude.

• frequency.

• speed.

• wavelength.

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Which letter represents the amplitude?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

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Which letter represents the wavelength?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

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Which letter represents a crest?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

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