Waves

Which transverse wave has the highest frequency?

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• 2

• 3

• 4

The matter (solid, liquid, or gas) through which waves can travel

• Medium

• Object

• Transverse Wave

• Wavelength

Which diagram shows the wavelength of a wave? (look at the arrows in each)

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What does a wave carry from place to place?

• energy

• matter

• people

The highest point on a transverse wave is the

• compression

• crest

• rest position

• trough

The lowest point on a transverse wave is the

• compression

• crest

• rest position

• trough

If the wavelength of a wave increased, what would happen to the frequency?

• decrease

• increase

• stay the same

This is the distance from crest to crest is called?

• amplitude

• wavelength

• longitude

• trough

What does this picture represent?

• wavelength

• echolocation

• amplitude

• peak

Waves that require a medium are called 

• mechanical waves

• transverse waves

• light waves

• gamma rays