Waves

A disturbance in matter that carries energy from one place to another

• Electromagnetic Waves

• Mechanical Waves

• Visible Light

• Photons

Which of the following states of matter can act as a medium? Check all that apply.

• Solids

• Liquids

• Gases

• The Vacuum of Space

What type of wave is shown in the .gif below?

• Surface Wave

• Longitudinal Wave

• Transverse Wave

• Electromagnetic Wave

What type of wave is shown in the .gif below?

• Surface Wave

• Longitudinal Wave

• Transverse Wave

• Electromagnetic Wave

What type of wave is shown in the .gif below?

• Surface Wave

• Longitudinal Wave

• Transverse Wave

• Electromagnetic Wave

How do Transverse Waves move the particles of the medium they travel through?

• Perpendicular to the Wave

• Parallel to the Wave

• In a circular motion

• Waves don't cause the medium to move

How do Longitudinal Waves move the particles of the medium they travel through?

• Perpendicular to the Wave

• Parallel to the Wave

• In a circular motion

• Waves don't cause the medium to move

How do Surface Waves move the particles of the medium they travel through?

• Perpendicular to the Wave

• Parallel to the Wave

• In a circular motion

• Waves don't cause the medium to move

What does the letter "F" represent in the picture?

• Trough

• Crest

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

What does the letter "G" represent in the picture?

• Trough

• Rest Position

• Wavelength

• Amplitude