Wave Energy Review

What kind of wave is modeled in this image?

• Transverse

• Longitudinal

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Which number corresponds to the wavelength for this wave?

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Light Waves (Electromagnetic, or EM) are modeled like these waves. Which number helps identify the 'power' in the wave?

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Which number corresponds to the wave "trough"?

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Which number corresponds to the wave "crest"?

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Which capital letter corresponds to the " compressions" (similar to wave crests) in this wave?

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Which letter corresponds to the distance between wave fronts, also known as the "wavelength"?

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Which letter is associated with the areas of lowest density of this type of wave (known as a rarefaction)?

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If this wave were a 'mechanical wave', one would say that the ENERGY is moving ___________________ to the particle motion.

• perpendicular

• back and forth

• no motion or matter are involved

• in all directions

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This image represents (check all that apply)

• Electromagnetic Radiation

• Light Energy

• Mechanical Waves

• EMS

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