Waves

What type of wave is shown.

• longitudinal

• amplitude

• transverse

• crest

Answer explanation

Transverse waves move up, down, and forward.

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What type of wave is shown?

• longitudinal

• amplitude

• transverse

• frequency

Answer explanation

In a longitudinal wave the particles and energy travel in the same direction.

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Label part 1 of the wave.

• amplitude

• trough

• wavelength

• crest

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Label part 2 of the wave.

• amplitude

• trough

• wavelength

• crest

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Label part 3 of the wave.

• amplitude

• trough

• wavelength

• crest

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Label part 4 of the wave.

• amplitude

• trough

• wavelength

• crest

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Which TWO things show the amount of energy a wave has?

• longitudinal wave

• amplitude

• frequency

• crest

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A wave shows the transfer of what?

• longitudinal

• transverse

• wavelength

• energy

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Use your own words to describe frequency.

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Give one or two examples of a longitudinal wave.