Transverse and Longitudinal Waves Review

A mechanical wave is a disturbance in matter that transfers energy through ________.

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which one of the following descriptions fits a wave with a large amount of energy?

• Low amplitude

• Long wavelength

• High frequency

• Low frequency

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

The position the medium would be in if no energy was moving through the medium, or if the medium was at rest

• Crest

• Trough

• Rest position

Which letter represents wavelength of a longitudinal wave?

• A

• B

• C

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Which letter represents the rarefaction of this longitudinal wave?

• A

• B

• C

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What is the name of the part represented with the letter A?

• Crest

• Congestion

• Compression

• Congregation

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

How many total waves (compression to compression) are represented in the image?

(a)  

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

A transverse wave must have a medium to travel through, otherwise the energy can't go anywhere.

• True

• False

The particles of matter move perpendicular (at a right angle) to the wave direction in this type of wave

• Transverse

• Longitudinal

• Compression

• Surface

What is the name of this part of a transverse wave?

(a)  

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1