P.S. Chapter 9 Review

When a wave passes through water, what happens to the molecules of water?

• The remain motionless

• They move very short distances

• They move with the wave

• They move opposite the wave

Waves will continue to travel only as long as there is what?

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What are waves that need a medium through which to travel called?

• Mechanical waves

• Medium waves

• Traveling waves

• Refracting waves

• Reflecting waves

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What kind of wave is an example of a mechanical wave?

• light

• radio

• sound

• ultraviolet

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In a transverse wave, how do the particles in a medium move compared to the wave?

• When one moves the other does not.

• They move in opposite directions

• They move in parallel directions

• They move in perpendicular directions

• Neither one ever moves

In a longitudinal wave, how do the particles in a medium move compared to the wave?

• When one moves the other does not.

• They move in opposite directions

• They move in parallel directions

• They move in perpendicular directions

• Neither one ever moves

Which can sound waves move through? Check all that apply.

• Space

• Water

• Air

• Nitrogen

• Brick

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What are earthquake waves called?

• Seismic waves

• Force waves

• Geologic waves

• Hertz waves

• Earth waves

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Be able to identify all the parts of a wave, including nodes, antinodes, crests, troughs, wavelengths, amplitueds, and midle names on a diagram.

• Yes!

• Will do!

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What is the number of wavelengths that pass a certain point per second?

• period

• wavelength

• amplitude

• frequency

• wave speed

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