Chapter 5 : Waves

1.A single disturbance that moves from point to point through a medium is called a ___.

• period

• wave

• wavelength

• pulse

2. If the particles of the medium are vibrating to and fro in the same direction of energy transport, then the wave is a ____ wave.

• longitudinal

• sound

• standing

• transverse

3. When the particles of a medium are vibrating at right angles to the direction of energy transport, then the wave is a ____ wave.

• longitudinal

• sound

• standing

• transverse

4. The main factor which effects the speed of a sound wave is the ____.

• amplitude of the sound wave

• intensity of the sound

• loudness of the sound

• properties of the medium

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5. What is the amplitude of the wave in the diagram below?

• 0.03 m

• 0.04 m

• 0.05 m

• 0.06 m.

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Definition: Crest

• The highest point of a transverse wave

• The lowest point of a transverse wave

• The center of a transverse wave

• The distance between two points on a wave

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

• decrease

• increase

• stay the same

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What type of interference is represented in this diagram?

• Constructive

• Destructive

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What type of interference do noise cancelling headphones use?

• Destructive Interference

• Constructive Interference

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Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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